The government has advised Indian citizens to defer travel to Nepal until the situation stabilises. In an advisory, the government has advised Indian citizens presently in Nepal to shelter in their current places of residence, avoid going out onto the streets and exercise all due caution. It also advised to follow local safety advisories from Nepal authorities as well as the Embassy of India in Kathmandu. In case of any assistance required, the government has also issued helpline numbers +977 – 980 860 2881 and +977 – 981 032 6134 of the Embassy of India in Kathmandu.