21 residents of Tamil Nadu rescued from Nepal arrive in Chennai
The pilgrims, who are from Chidambaram and Mayiladuthurai, were part of a group of friends and relatives who were travelling together
Twenty-one Tamil Nadu residents, who were among pilgrims rescued from Nepal, landed in Chennai on Friday night after being transported to India via New Delhi. The group, hailing from Chidambaram and Mayiladuthurai, were companions on a journey disrupted by flash floods that stranded several Indian tourists and pilgrims in Nepal.
Upon their return, one pilgrim recounted their harrowing experience, describing their escape from the floods as they traveled in three vans. Their van narrowly avoided the impact of a powerful wave, while two other vehicles remained nearby. The Indian Embassy reached out to them multiple times, and the State government offered assistance.
Rural Development Minister N. Anand received the pilgrims in Chennai, stating that the government was taking all necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. Four Ministers were coordinating the arrangements and liaising closely with Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. On Friday, Union Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar, along with five Tamil Nadu Ministers, welcomed the 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu in New Delhi after their rescue from Nepal.
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