Relatives return from Uttarakhand with no trace of missing Nepalis

Key Points

• Relatives of missing Nepalis in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district have returned after five days of unsuccessful searching following a deadly landslide.
• Eight Nepalis remain missing in a separate disaster in Uttarkashi’s Dharali area while 13 have been rescued.
• Thousands of Nepalis work seasonally in Uttarakhand, often living in vulnerable areas prone to natural disasters like landslides and floods.
• The absence of formal work permits or insurance leaves Nepali migrant workers and their families with limited support after such disasters.