Survivors recount Nepal Flood: TN tourists describe narrow escape
It was an emotional reunion at Chennai the airport as relatives waited anxiously to receive their loved ones, breaking into hugs and tears on seeing them return safely.
Twenty-one Tamil Nadu tourist group members escaped a devastating flash flood in Nepal’s Rasuwagadhi area, recounting their narrow escape from the disaster. The survivors arrived in Chennai on an Air India flight and were greeted by ministers N Anand and D Sarathkumar, who helped them return to their districts. Eleven of the 21 survivors are from Cuddalore district.
Relatives waited anxiously at Chennai airport, breaking into hugs and tears upon their safe return. The group initially mistook the approaching flood for a dust storm, taking pictures before being forced to flee as muddy water, rocks, and debris swept through the area. One survivor climbed a steep mound using a hanging cable, while others used their saris to climb up.
The survivors sought shelter at an Army camp and eventually walked for nearly two hours to reach a helipad. One survivor claimed they survived due to luck and divine intervention, as their vehicle was stuck at a turn and other vehicles were washed away.
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