Kathmandu, Aug. 8 -- Nepal has initiated diplomatic efforts requesting India to search for the 17 Nepali workers who have gone missing in Uttarakhand flood, Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced on Friday.

Oli, who is on his way back from Turkmenistan on Friday, took to Facebook to condole the tragic incident and request the Indian Government to search for Nepali workers in the tragic incident.

"I am deeply concerned by the tragic news of the huge loss of life and property due to floods in Uttarakhand, a neighbouring and friendly country in India. It has been reported that more than 17 Nepali citizens have also been affected by the floods. Immediate diplomatic discussions were held through the embassy for their rescue. I pay my ...