Inside Nepal's flood rescue hub where families search for missing loved ones

Over 280 Indians Missing In Nepal Floods; Southern States Launch Rescue Ops, HelplinesFlash floods in Nepal have disrupted communication networks and severed key road links, leaving over 280 Indian nationals untraceable and scores stranded, including pilgrims traveling for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Multiple southern and eastern Indian states—including Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh—have initiated emergency relief operations, deploying cabinet ministers and senior officials to Delhi and Nepal while establishing dedicated helpline numbers for anxious families. The Ministry of External Affairs, alongside local embassies and disaster management authorities, is coordinating rescue operations, logistics, and exit routes through Tibet to facilitate safe repatriation. Simultaneously, political discussions have surfaced in Tamil Nadu following statements by TVK leaders projecting party founder Vijay as a future prime ministerial candidate. DMK leaders criticized the projection, emphasizing the need to focus on local governance commitments. The political commentary aligns with findings from the India Today Mood of the Nation survey, which highlighted Vijay's standing in prime ministerial preferences and sparked debate among political analysts regarding future election dynamics and potential alliance strategies.