Alli Ilesh Safe in Nepal Floods While 21 From Telangana Remain Missing

The Telangana government announced in Hyderabad on Sunday that state resident Alli Ilesh has been confirmed safe following the deadly flash floods in Nepal, while 21 other individuals from the state remain missing.

According to an official press release, Ilesh's family confirmed that he was in contact with them and was expected to reach later in the day. The state government had previously placed the total count of missing persons from Telangana at 22 on August 27.

The Central government informed state authorities that 449 Indian nationals crossed from Tibet into Nepal on Saturday. Across Nepal, the central government reported that more than 275 Indian citizens and 128 persons of Indian origin remain missing. The Ministry of External Affairs shared a list of 149 rescued individuals on Sunday on its official X handle.

Efforts to identify mortal remains are currently underway across multiple districts in Nepal, including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan, Gorkha, Tanahun, Nawalparasi East, Nawalparasi West, and Kathmandu. The Nepal government has published photographs and basic particulars of the deceased on the Nepal Police Disaster Portal.

Nepal police officials clarified that DNA profiling of victims is not mandatory when visual identification is possible. Mortal remains will be handed over to the next of kin once the identity of the deceased and their relationship to the claimants are formally established.

In cases where visual identification is not possible, DNA profiles of first-degree relatives—such as parents, brothers, or sisters—will be matched against samples collected by Nepal forensic authorities. The state government release noted that family members are not required to travel to Nepal solely for DNA profiling, as profiles prepared at their place of residence can be submitted for matching.

The comprehensive protocol for identification, handover, and repatriation of mortal remains is still being finalised by authorities in Nepal. The Telangana government has requested affected families to seek guidance from Telangana Bhavan or the Indian embassy in Kathmandu before arranging DNA tests or travelling to Nepal, adding that information will be shared privately with families before any public release.