Kolkata, Aug. 27 -- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday said that around 32 West Bengal residents have been missing after the devastating flash floods in Nepal, and the government is in direct touch with the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu.

Adhikari stated that two dedicated control rooms have been operating continuously to handle incoming distress calls from families. He added that the state government is maintaining direct communication with the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu to track the safety and whereabouts of the stranded citizens.

"Since yesterday, we have been closely monitoring the situation. Two control rooms are functioning, and calls are coming in continuously. Approximately 32 people are missing; they are all residents of...