Kailash group caught in Nepal flood, fate of 77 pilgrims unknown: Sadhguru

A devastating flash flood struck Nepal's Rasuwa district near the Tibet border on Wednesday, claiming the lives of 95 people and leaving at least 77 individuals from a Sadhguru Kailash pilgrimage group missing. The group, which was returning from the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, was reportedly at the immigration office in Gyirong when the flood occurred.

Sadhguru, the spiritual leader behind the Kailash pilgrimage, stated that the building and much of the surrounding town were flooded. So far, 495 people from 21 groups have safely returned, while 743 remain in Tibet, 148 in Nepal, and 77 within the immigration center. Three volunteers from the group are in Timore, Nepal. The Nepal Tourism Board reported 384 travelers, including 291 foreigners and 93 Nepalis, as missing, with 59 of the missing being Indian pilgrims.

The death toll has climbed to 95 as authorities investigate whether the disaster was caused by a glacial lake outburst flood or another event. Rescue operations continue, involving the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police. Authorities in Bihar have issued a high alert over a possible rise in the Gandak river, and all 36 gates of the Gandak Barrage at Valmikinagar have been opened to discharge water.