Nepal floods: 7 Andhra Pradesh residents missing, 34 confirmed safe
Synopsis
Seven Andhra Pradesh residents — including three Isha Foundation pilgrims who travelled to Mansarovar — are untraceable in flood-hit Nepal, with phones unreachable. While 34 others are confirmed safe, CM Chandrababu Naidu has activated a control room at AP Bhavan and ordered round-the-clock coordination with Indian embassies in Kathmandu and China.
Key Takeaways
Seven residents from Chittoor, Vijayawada, Kakinada, and Guntur remain untraced in flood-hit Nepal as of 27 August .
34 Andhra Pradesh residents have been confirmed safe — 4 in Tibet and 28 pilgrims in Kathmandu .
Three of the missing had travelled on an Isha Foundation -organised Mansarovar pilgrimage; their phones are unreachable.
A control room has been set up at AP Bhavan, New Delhi to coordinate rescue and information efforts.
CM Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to use all channels, explore alternative evacuation routes, and keep families updated without delay.
Seven residents of Andhra Pradesh remain unaccounted for in flood-hit Nepal, while 34 others have been confirmed safe, state officials said on Thursday, 27 August. The missing individuals hail from Chittoor, Vijayawada, Kakinada, and Guntur, and their phones are currently unreachable.
Who Is Safe and Where
Of the 34 confirmed safe, four persons from the Kurnool-Adoni region have been located in Tibet. A further 28 pilgrims from the Tirupati region are safe in Kathmandu and have been contacted through the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS). Families of those affected are being updated on a regular basis, officials said.
The Seven Missing — Pilgrimage Link
Of the seven still untraceable, three had undertaken the Mansarovar pilgrimage organised by the Isha Foundation. Their phones have been unreachable since the floods disrupted connectivity in the region. Officials said information on their safety and whereabouts is being gathered continuously.
Control Room and Diplomatic Coordination
A dedicated control room has been established at AP Bhavan in New Delhi to monitor the evolving situation. The Andhra Pradesh government is maintaining active coordination with the Central Government and Indian embassies in both Kathmandu and China to facilitate rescue and information-gathering efforts.
Chief Minister Naidu's Directives
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the situation with senior officials, who briefed him on relief and rescue measures undertaken so far. Naidu directed officials to use all available channels to ensure the safety of stranded residents, track those whose whereabouts remain unknown, and keep family members informed without delay.
He further instructed authorities to maintain constant coordination with Central Government agencies and Indian diplomatic missions, and to explore alternative evacuation routes where road and air connectivity has been disrupted. Naidu made clear that the safe return of all Andhra Pradesh residents stranded in Nepal is the government's top priority.
Point of View
Yet institutional preparedness for stranded Indian pilgrims remains reactive rather than proactive. Three of the seven missing were on an organised religious tour — raising questions about whether private organisers like the Isha Foundation have adequate emergency protocols and real-time coordination mechanisms with Indian missions abroad. The activation of RTGS for pilgrim tracking is a positive signal, but the fact that phone connectivity remains the primary tracing tool in a flood zone points to a deeper gap in India's consular emergency infrastructure for its citizens in high-risk geographies.
NationPress
27 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Andhra Pradesh residents are missing in the Nepal floods?
Seven residents from Andhra Pradesh — from Chittoor, Vijayawada, Kakinada, and Guntur — remain untraced in flood-hit Nepal as of 27 August. Their phones are currently unreachable, and officials are continuously gathering information on their whereabouts.
Who are the 34 Andhra Pradesh residents confirmed safe in Nepal?
Of the 34 confirmed safe, four persons from the Kurnool-Adoni region are safe in Tibet, and 28 pilgrims from the Tirupati region are safe in Kathmandu. The Tirupati pilgrims have been contacted through the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS).
What is the connection to the Isha Foundation?
Three of the seven missing persons had travelled to Mansarovar as part of a pilgrimage organised by the Isha Foundation. Their phones have been unreachable since the floods disrupted connectivity in the region.
What steps has the Andhra Pradesh government taken?
The state government has set up a control room at AP Bhavan in New Delhi and is coordinating with the Central Government and Indian embassies in Kathmandu and China. CM Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to track missing persons, explore alternative evacuation routes, and keep families informed without delay.
What has CM Chandrababu Naidu instructed regarding the Nepal floods?
CM Naidu has directed officials to use all possible channels to ensure the safety of stranded residents, maintain constant coordination with Central Government agencies and Indian diplomatic missions, and prioritise the safe return of all Andhra Pradesh residents from Nepal.
