Nepal flash floods: 21-member Karnataka LIC team returns safely to India
After crossing the border, they reached Lumbini. When they were leaving Lumbini, they learned of the floods, abandoned their plans to visit Kathmandu, and decided to return
On August 20, 2026, a 21-member team from Karnataka's Life Insurance Company (LIC) embarked on a tour of northern India from Belagavi. Their itinerary included visits to Kashi, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, and the sacred site of Muktinath. However, their journey took a tragic turn when they arrived in Nepal's Lumbini, a region now devastated by flash floods.
Sensing the disaster unfolding, the LIC team promptly abandoned their planned visit to Kathmandu and opted to head back to India. After crossing the border, they reached Delhi on Saturday night, August 29, after a safe and uneventful return journey. Police reports indicate that the team is expected to arrive in Nippani by Monday, August 31.
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