Bargarh couple, toddler missing in Nepal flash floods

Three persons from Odisha’s Bargarh district, including a couple and their two-year-old daughter, have gone missing in Nepal following flash floods, according to a Deccan Chronicle report.

The missing individuals are Gunnam Jayakrishna, his wife Gunnam Sai Bindu Kumari and their two-year-old daughter, residents of the Sarala Jampali area in Bargarh district. Jayakrishna was working at a hydroelectric project in Nepal and was staying there with his family.

Relatives have been unable to establish contact with them despite repeated attempts, prompting concern over their safety. Bargarh District Collector Aditya Goyal confirmed that the family from Sarala Jampali was missing in Nepal and said the district administration had informed the Odisha government about the situation.

“We received information that the family is missing in Nepal. We are in constant touch with their family members. Continuous efforts are being made by the state government to facilitate their safe rescue and return. I hope and pray that the situation in Nepal is restored to normal at the earliest,” he said.

Earlier, two tourists from Odisha’s Khordha district were also reported missing amid the flash floods that hit Nepal on Wednesday. With the Bargarh family now untraceable, the number of Odias reported missing in the disaster has risen to five.

The Odisha government and district administration are coordinating with authorities concerned to ascertain the whereabouts of the missing persons and facilitate their safe rescue and return.

The devastating floods and flash floods in Nepal have affected several areas, with authorities continuing rescue and relief operations amid challenging conditions.

Who are the missing persons from Bargarh?

The missing persons are Gunnam Jayakrishna, his wife Gunnam Sai Bindu Kumari and their two-year-old daughter, all residents of Sarala Jampali in Bargarh district. Jayakrishna was employed at a hydroelectric project in Nepal and was residing there with his family.

What is being done to locate them?

Bargarh District Collector Aditya Goyal said the district administration has informed the Odisha government and is in constant touch with the family members. The state government is making continuous efforts to facilitate their safe rescue and return, and is coordinating with Nepali authorities.

How many Odias are now missing in the Nepal floods?

Including the Bargarh family, the total number of Odias reported missing in the Nepal flash flood disaster has increased to five, after two tourists from Khordha district were earlier reported missing.