Stranded by deluge: Indian pilgrims on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra face uncertain homecoming after borde floods in Nepal
55 Indian Kailash pilgrims remain near Mansarovar after floods destroyed their planned route through the Nepal-China border, leaving their return uncertain
Near the revered waters of Lake Mansarovar in Tibet, a group of 55 Indian pilgrims are grappling with an uncertain return home after catastrophic floods along the Nepal-China border. These devout devotees had recently concluded visa procedures at the Gyirong County immigration office on August 25, embarking on their spiritual journey to Mount Kailash, believed to be Lord Shiva's abode.
The Friendship Bridge, crucial to their journey, was destroyed along with roads, leaving them stranded in Tibet. Despite the devastation that claimed lives and left hundreds missing, the pilgrims are safe and receiving aid. Their return journey faces significant challenges, as the Friendship Bridge is washed away and roads are obliterated.
The group now awaits Chinese and Nepali authorities to restore vital communication and transport links for their journey back to Bihar, Gaya, and Dhanbad. The fate of their pilgrimage hangs in the balance, as they navigate through Tibetan territory with hopes for a safe return.
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