53 people from Keralam stranded in flood-hit parts of Nepal are safe: Officials
Family members of some of the group members were able to speak to them over the phone
Fifty-three Keralites stranded in flood-affected Nepal have been confirmed safe, according to NoRKA-Roots, the agency responsible for the welfare of Keralite expatriates. CEO Rajesh Madhavan disclosed this information on Thursday, stating that contact with the group could not be established due to mobility and network issues. However, they have received credible reports from sources at the Indian Embassy indicating the group's safety.
The travelers, comprising both adults and children, remain under control, and there is no reason for panic or alarm. NoRKA-Roots is working in coordination with the state's chief secretary and the resident commissioner to address the situation. Although the exact current location of the group remains undisclosed, Madhavan confirmed that other tourist groups from Keralam who had visited Nepal were also safe in different parts of the country.
The number of Keralites stranded in Nepal is expected to remain stable, as no new calls have been received by the helpline center since Wednesday night. The flood disaster has claimed at least 162 lives and left over 400 people missing, including 142 Indians, following the massive flash flood caused by the Bhote Koshi river in Nepal.
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