'Moved to hear experience first hand': EAM receives 21 TN pilgrims rescued from Nepal
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed 21 Tamil Nadu pilgrims rescued from Nepal's recent floods on Friday, expressing his deep concern after hearing their harrowing experiences. He lauded the Nepali government and army for their swift rescue operation, and thanked the Embassy of India in Kathmandu for facilitating the pilgrims' safe return to India.
The minister emphasized that the Indian government remains committed to contacting all Indians stranded in Nepal, with the number of uncontacted nationals exceeding 300, currently estimated at around 315. The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal's Bhotekoshi River area has climbed to 538, with 977 people still reported missing.
The majority of the deceased were found in Chitwan (221) and Nawalparasi East (134), while the highest number of missing persons is from the same regions, including foreign nationals and Nepali citizens residing abroad.
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