MEA Says 149 Indians Safely Cross From China Into Nepal Amid Floods, Shares List

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday, August 28, said 149 Indian nationals impacted by floods have safely crossed from China into Nepal. The Indians crossed into Nepal on August 28, 2026, as authorities continued efforts to assist people affected by flooding in the region.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the update in a post on X, along with the names of all 149 Indian nationals who crossed into Nepal. The development comes amid ongoing efforts to provide assistance to Indians affected by floods in the region. ‘320 Indians Remain Uncontactable or Missing’: MEA Gives Nepal Flood Update.

MEA Shares List of 149 Indians Who Safely Crossed From China Into Nepal

149 Indians Safely Cross Into Nepal

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, all 149 Indian nationals identified in the update safely crossed from China into Nepal. The crossing took place on August 28, with the MEA providing details of those who made it across. The ministry's update comes as authorities remain engaged in efforts to assist Indian nationals impacted by flooding.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the development on X and included the names of all 149 Indian nationals who crossed into Nepal. The ministry did not provide additional details in the update about the individuals' locations in China before the crossing or their onward travel arrangements in Nepal. Nepal Flood Death Toll Hits 538, 977 Missing as Fresh Heavy Rain Warnings Issued.

The development comes against the backdrop of flooding affecting parts of the region and efforts to assist people caught up in the situation. Indian authorities have been monitoring the circumstances involving nationals affected by the flooding and coordinating assistance where required. The safe movement of the 149 Indians into Nepal marks an important development in those ongoing efforts.

The Ministry of External Affairs continues to track developments concerning Indian nationals affected by the floods. Further information about assistance, transportation or onward movement will depend on developments on the ground and updates from the authorities. For now, the MEA has confirmed that the 149 Indian nationals named in its August 28 update have safely crossed from China into Nepal.

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