Amaravati, Aug. 30 -- In the wake of catastrophic flash floods in Nepal, the names of 13 individuals from Andhra Pradesh are being verified against official missing-person records compiled by the Nepal Police and the Indian Embassy, Andhra Pradesh Bhavan said on Sunday.

AP Bhavan in Delhi is coordinating with the concerned authorities for verification, identification and tracking of the missing persons.

Meanwhile, a group of approximately 145 Telugu pilgrims has reached the Kodari border area and is completing immigration formalities for entry into Nepal.

Four Telugu pilgrims from the group are in continuous contact with the AP Bhavan Emergency Control Room, which is extending necessary assistance and coordination for their safe onward...