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Flash floods: Sadhguru oversees rescue ops as 77 from 'Isha Foundation' remain missing

Kathmandu: In the wake of the tragic flash floods in Nepal, spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Wednesday said that he is personally present to oversee rescue operations in the Gyirong area in Tibet as 77 pilgrims from his 'Isha Foundation', who were on their way back from the Kailash Mansarovar, remain missing.

Flash floods: Sadhguru oversees rescue ops as 77 from 'Isha Foundation' remain missing

Kathmandu witnessed a devastating flash flood in Tibet, where 77 pilgrims from the Isha Foundation, on their way back from Kailash Mansarovar, remain missing. According to Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, they were at the immigration centre when the disaster struck. The spiritual leader is present in the region to personally oversee rescue operations, working closely with authorities and standing ready to participate in the efforts.

Out of the 21 groups involved, 495 people have safely returned, while 743 are in Tibet, 148 in Nepal, 77 at the immigration centre, and three volunteers in Timure, Nepal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended condolences to Nepal and pledged India's readiness to provide humanitarian assistance.

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