Nepal flash flood: At least 50 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu stranded as landslips disrupt route
As per initial information, the pilgrims were on board three vehicles and occupants of one of the vehicles have taken refuge in a Armed Police Force outpost at Timure, about 150 km north of Kathmandu
Approximately fifty Tamil Nadu pilgrims were left stranded in Nepal on Wednesday (August 26, 2026) following a flash flood that caused landslides on their route, according to officials. The Tamil Nadu government has initiated rescue efforts upon receiving the alert. The pilgrims were traveling in three vehicles, with occupants of one vehicle seeking refuge at an Armed Police Force outpost in Timure, located around 150 km north of Kathmandu.
The pilgrims originated from various parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Puducherry, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, and Tiruchi. Two additional individuals from Maharashtra also joined the stranded group. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. on Wednesday. It remains unclear what happened to the occupants of the other two vehicles.
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