India and Nepal Army Search for Tourists Missing After Floods

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Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava confirmed that rescue operations are underway for missing tourists following floods in Nepal. Indian and Nepali army personnel are jointly conducting the search effort. Srivastava also announced that 63 Indian nationals employed at the Trishuli 1 hydropower project were successfully rescued on Thursday. The flooding has prompted coordinated cross-border emergency response between the two nations.

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