{
  "id": 3715184,
  "title": "Maharashtra Government Steps Up Efforts To Ensure Safety Of Tourists Stranded In Nepal: Minister Of Tourism Shambhuraj Desai",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/maharashtra-government-steps-up-efforts-to-ensure-safety-of-tourists",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T09:33:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/press-release/maharashtra-government-steps-up-efforts-to-ensure-safety-of-tourists-stranded-in-nepal-minister-of-tourism-shambhuraj-desai"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of its stranded tourists in Nepal amid the severe flash floods situation. Seven Maharashtra tourists are currently stranded in Nepal, with four confirmed safe and efforts underway to contact the remaining three. The state government has set up a toll-free helpline (1070) and the State Control Room number (022-69107600) for Maharashtra residents in need of assistance. The disaster management authorities are closely monitoring the situation, coordinating with agencies, and taking necessary actions based on information received. Flash floods and landslides in Nepal have disrupted transportation and communication networks, making it challenging to contact stranded tourists. The Minister of Tourism, Shri Shambhuraj Desai, has directed authorities to maintain continuous coordination and provide all necessary assistance. The Maharashtra Tourism Department, Disaster Management Department, and district administrations are working together to ensure timely help for Maharashtra residents abroad. Citizens are urged not to panic, contact official authorities for assistance, and avoid spreading unverified information or rumors. The government is coordinating with the Central Government, Indian Embassy, and Nepal authorities to ensure the safety of stranded tourists.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is making every possible effort to ensure the safety of tourists from the state who are stranded in Nepal amid the severe situation caused by flash floods. Seven tourists from Maharashtra are currently stranded in Nepal. Authorities have managed to establish contact with four of them, two each from Mumbai and Pune, and confirmed that all four are safe. Efforts…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}