Nepal floods: 3 from Andhra Pradesh missing, 4 stranded near Kailash route
Synopsis
Three Andhra Pradesh residents — including two from Isha Foundation Group S3 — are missing after catastrophic floods struck key Kailash Mansarovar transit zones in Nepal, reportedly triggered by an ice-rock avalanche rather than rainfall. Minister Nara Lokesh is personally coordinating with five embassies and the MEA as rescue operations intensify.
Key Takeaways
Three Andhra Pradesh residents — Bala Subramanyam (Kuppam), Sasi Kumar , and Rajyalakshmi Nimmagadda — are reported missing after Nepal floods.
Two of the missing were members of Isha Foundation Group S3 ; Sasi Kumar was last seen at the Gyirong Embassy in China.
Four others , including Bhaskar Shastri from Adoni and Kurnool, are safe but stranded as part of a 156-member Kailash Mansarovar group.
Flooding reportedly triggered by an ice-rock avalanche in the Lhende River , not rainfall, according to initial reports.
Minister Nara Lokesh is coordinating with the Indian Embassy , MEA , Nepalese and Chinese embassies, and Isha Foundation .
Families may contact Nepal Tourism Police at 1144 or AP Bhavan Emergency Control Room at 011-23384016 .
Three residents of Andhra Pradesh are reported missing following devastating floods in Nepal, state government officials confirmed on Thursday, 27 August. Four others from the state have been located safe but remain stranded in flood-hit zones along the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage route, with multi-agency rescue and coordination efforts underway.
Who Is Missing and Who Is Stranded
Bala Subramanyam from Kuppam has been reported missing. Sasi Kumar, travelling with Isha Foundation Group S3, was last seen at the Gyirong Embassy in China. Rajyalakshmi Nimmagadda, also a member of Isha Foundation Group S3, is similarly unaccounted for. Two of the three missing individuals were part of the Isha Foundation group.
Bhaskar Shastri and three others from Adoni and Kurnool have been confirmed safe but are currently stranded. They were among a 156-member group travelling to Kailash Mansarovar.
What Triggered the Floods
According to Andhra Pradesh Bhavan, the areas of Syapru Besi, BC, and Timure — key transit and acclimatisation points for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims — have been severely affected. Initial reports indicate the sudden flooding may have been triggered by an ice-rock avalanche in the Lhende River, rather than rainfall, though this is yet to be officially confirmed.
The Nepal Army, Nepal Police, and paramilitary forces are actively conducting rescue operations in the affected zones.
Government Response and Coordination
Andhra Pradesh Minister for Information Technology and Real Time Governance, Nara Lokesh, is personally leading coordination efforts to secure the safe return of all affected state residents. He is working with agencies across multiple jurisdictions.
AP Bhavan is in active contact with the Indian Embassy, Chinese Embassy, Nepalese Embassy, Gyirong Immigration Centre, Isha Foundation, the RTGS Centre, and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to ascertain the whereabouts and safety of those affected.
How Families Can Seek Help
All stranded persons have been advised to remain at safe locations and maintain contact with their respective embassies. Families searching for missing individuals may contact Nepal Tourism Police at 1144 or reach out to AP Bhavan with travel details and the person's last known location.
AP Bhavan Emergency Control Room, New Delhi: 011-23384016 / 011-23387089; WhatsApp: 9059824101.
As rescue operations continue, the situation remains fluid and further updates are expected from state and central government agencies in the coming hours.
Point of View
Spanning five diplomatic missions and the MEA, underscores how underprepared pilgrimage infrastructure remains for climate-amplified disasters. The reported ice-rock avalanche trigger, if confirmed, shifts the conversation from monsoon preparedness to glacial risk management, a domain where neither India nor Nepal has a robust early-warning system for pilgrims. With a 156-member group caught in the zone, this incident may prompt a harder look at real-time tracking and emergency protocols for high-altitude religious tourism.
NationPress
27 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the three Andhra Pradesh residents missing in the Nepal floods?
The three missing residents are Bala Subramanyam from Kuppam, Sasi Kumar (last seen at the Gyirong Embassy in China), and Rajyalakshmi Nimmagadda — the latter two were members of Isha Foundation Group S3. State officials confirmed their missing status on 27 August.
What caused the floods in Nepal near the Kailash Mansarovar route?
Initial reports suggest the flooding was triggered by an ice-rock avalanche in the Lhende River, rather than rainfall. Areas including Syapru Besi, BC, and Timure — key transit points for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims — were severely affected, though an official confirmation is awaited.
Who is coordinating rescue efforts for the stranded Andhra Pradesh residents?
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh is personally leading coordination efforts. AP Bhavan is in contact with the Indian Embassy, Chinese Embassy, Nepalese Embassy, Gyirong Immigration Centre, Isha Foundation, and the Ministry of External Affairs to trace the missing and evacuate those stranded.
How can families of missing persons get help?
Families can contact Nepal Tourism Police at 1144 or reach AP Bhavan's Emergency Control Room in New Delhi at 011-23384016 or 011-23387089, and on WhatsApp at 9059824101. They should provide travel details and the person's last known location.
How many Andhra Pradesh residents are affected in total?
Seven residents in total are affected — three are missing and four have been confirmed safe but remain stranded. The four stranded individuals, including Bhaskar Shastri, were part of a 156-member group travelling to Kailash Mansarovar.
