320 Indian nationals remain uncontactable following devastating flash floods in Nepal. Fresh rescues and safe evacuations of stranded citizens have been reported by officials. India's relief efforts include sending a third flight with essential supplies to Nepal.

The MEA said its Embassy in Beijing has been in regular contact with the Indian nationals stranded on the Chinese side as well as local authorities.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says India is coordinating with Nepal and China to trace missing nationals, while offering specialised rescue teams and medical assistance to Nepal.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reviewed India's relief and rescue efforts in flood-hit Nepal, calling the operation a 'highest priority'. The situation became more critical after a barrier lake near the Nepal-China border reportedly breached,

Indian goods vehicles heading to Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal via Maharajganj, are significantly impacted, with a 16 km queue of cargo trucks forming at the Sonauli border