Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims recall narrow escape from Nepal floods
Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims encountered life-threatening flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa Bhote Koshi area, leading to a catastrophic toll of 675 confirmed casualties and 2,418 individuals missing. In response, India is playing a pivotal role in humanitarian efforts, dispatching technical teams to evaluate flood-affected hydropower tunnels and providing more than 57 tonnes of crucial emergency…
A Kailash Mansarovar pilgrim recounted returning from Nepal on August 17, stating they would have been trapped in the floods had they arrived the day before. Pilgrim Bajranga Laxman explained the group left on August 16 and were safely out of harm's way. Another pilgrim, Sneha Pandey, learned of the disaster after completing their parikrama and arriving back on the 16th.
Saga town, where they were, was deserted and lacked internet access, leaving family members in India anxious about their safety. Nepal's disaster authority reported 675 deaths, with 2,418 people still missing or unreachable. The hardest hit areas included Chitwan, Nawalparasi East, Nawalparasi West, Gorkha, Nuwakot, Dhading, Tanahun, and Rasuwa.
Over 18,708 security personnel have been deployed for search and rescue operations, with 7,514 people rescued and 261 rescue helicopters missions completed. India continues to provide support, with the Indian Embassy in Nepal activating a 24-hour helpline and sending relief material.
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