{
  "id": 4253794,
  "title": "'404 Maharashtra Citizens Safe, 338 Contacted': CM Devendra Fadnavis Directs Swift Rescue Efforts For Tourists Stranded In Nepal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/404-maharashtra-citizens-safe-338-contacted-cm-devendra-fadnavis",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T17:56:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/404-maharashtra-citizens-safe-338-contacted-cm-devendra-fadnavis-directs-swift-rescue-efforts-for-tourists-stranded-in-nepal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai, August 29, 2026 - Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed swift rescue efforts for tourists and residents stranded in Nepal due to severe flooding. As of now, 404 citizens from the state have been confirmed safe, while 338 individuals have been contacted. The Chief Minister's efforts have ensured the safe return of all affected individuals to their hometowns. The state government is working tirelessly to maintain high vigilance and coordinate travel logistics. So far, 41 tourists have returned from Nepal's Saga, and 106 more are expected to arrive in Nagpur on Sunday. Additionally, nearly 143 residents are currently en route to Maharashtra.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, August 29, 2026: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday that government agencies are working round-the-clock to assist and evacuate tourists and residents from the state stranded in Nepal following severe flooding. He has issued strict instructions to authorities to maintain high vigilance and coordinate travel logistics to ensure the safe return of all affected…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Maharashtra Starts Registering Citizens Stranded In Nepal Floods; MBVV Police Issue Helpline Appeal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/maharashtra-starts-registering-citizens-stranded-in-nepal-floods-mbvv",
        "published": "2026-08-29T12:40:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}