{
  "id": 4094389,
  "title": "Nepal Flash Flood Crisis: Stranded Maharashtra Residents Safely Return To India, CM Fadnavis Thanks PM Modi, Jaishankar For Swift Rescue | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nepal-flash-flood-crisis-stranded-maharashtra-residents-safely-return",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T02:56:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/nepal-flash-flood-crisis-stranded-maharashtra-residents-safely-return-to-india-cm-fadnavis-thanks-pm-modi-jaishankar-for-swift-rescue-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maharashtra residents who were stranded in Nepal's flood-ravaged areas have been safely returned to India and are en route to their state, according to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). The 106 tourists, from Nagpur, were evacuated following coordinated efforts by authorities, reportedly with support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar. Upon their return, the stranded citizens spoke to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis through a video call, expressing their gratitude for the state government's swift response and assistance. They particularly appreciated being freed from their prolonged ordeal in Nepal. Fadnavis praised the Centre's intervention, ensuring immediate aid and facilitating the citizens' safe movement.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: A group of Maharashtra residents who were stranded in flood-affected areas of Nepal has safely returned to India and is now on its way back to the state, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said. The Maharashtra citizens, who were caught in the flood-ravaged regions of Nepal amid the difficult conditions, were evacuated following coordinated efforts by the authorities. After reaching India…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Nepal Flash Flood LIVE Updates: 3rd Flight With Assistance From India Reaches Kathmandu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nepal-flash-flood-live-updates-3rd-flight-with-assistance-from-india",
        "published": "2026-08-29T02:48:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Nepal Opens Door to Foreign Rescue Aid After Bhotekoshi-Trishuli Flash Flood Disaster; India, China Get Nod",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nepal-opens-door-to-foreign-rescue-aid-after-bhotekoshi-trishuli",
        "published": "2026-08-29T03:32:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}