HYDERABAD: Telugu actress Sarala Kumari has been reported missing in the unexpected floods in Sikkim. The complaint was filed by her daughter Nabitha, who lives in USA. Nabitha appealed to the Telangana government to help her find her mother. Around 40 people including soldiers were killed in the lightning floods.

The Hyderabad-based actor recently went on a trip to Sikkim with her friends. She had informed her daughter about her trip. She last spoke to Nabitha on October 3. There has been no information about her after that. Nabitha tried to contact the helpline numbers in Sikkim, but it did not yield any results.

Sarala Kumari is a resident of Hyderabad’s Hi-Tech City. Sarala Kumari entered the film industry after being selected as Miss Andhra Pradesh in 1983. She has acted in many Telugu films.

Meantime, the search for those missing in the flash floods in Sikkim continues for the sixth day. More than 100 people are yet to be found. 77 dead bodies were found so far. In many places, the search is carried out by removing the mud. Helicopters are used for rescue operations. Thousands of tourists are still stranded in many places. The central team that has arrived to assess the disaster will visit the flood-affected areas today.