How a well-planned Kailash Mansarovar Yatra turned into tragedy for group of Indians and NRIs as floods hit Nepal, Tibet
Nepal floods: The ministry of external affairs said on Thursday that 200 Indians were missing on the Tibet side, while 288 were missing in Nepal
A meticulously planned Kailash Mansarovar Yatra turned into a tragic ordeal for hundreds of Indians and NRIs when a flash flood hit Nepal's Rasuwa district on Wednesday morning. The group had been scheduled to cross into Tibet on Wednesday, with their itinerary detailing a day of acclimatization at Kerung before proceeding to Mount Kailash.
However, their journey was abruptly halted by a catastrophic flood and debris flow that struck the Rasuwagadhi-Timure area, destroying roads, bridges, and settlements. Over 100 people were missing, with 270 fatalities reported across Nepal, Tibet, and India. Of those missing, 200 were reported to be Indian on the Tibetan side, while 288 were missing in Nepal.
Meanwhile, 21 Indians from Tamil Nadu were rescued from the Nepal side. The group's journey had been meticulously planned, including rest days and acclimatization stops, but the disaster transformed the route into a life-threatening situation. Rescue operations are ongoing, hampered by damaged infrastructure and treacherous conditions.
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