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102 Nagpur pilgrims safely return home after Nepal flooding ordeal
A group of 102 pilgrims from Nagpur who were stranded in Kathmandu following severe floods in Nepal have returned safely to India. The pilgrims expressed relief at their safe return as rescue operations continue across Nepal's flood-affected regions.
LSN India ·
The pilgrims, who were caught in Kathmandu when catastrophic flooding struck Nepal, have completed their journey back home after being rescued during ongoing relief operations. Authorities coordinated the evacuation of the stranded group, prioritizing their safe passage amid the challenging conditions created by the natural disaster.
Severe flooding across Nepal has resulted in widespread devastation, claiming multiple lives and displacing thousands of residents. The disaster has severely impacted infrastructure and normal transportation routes, complicating rescue and relief efforts across the affected regions.
Indian officials worked in coordination with Nepali authorities to facilitate the safe return of the stranded pilgrims. The group's successful evacuation represents one of the coordinated rescue operations undertaken during the ongoing crisis in Nepal.
The pilgrims expressed gratitude for their safe return, while relief agencies continue their work assisting those still affected by the flooding across Nepal. Rescue and rehabilitation operations remain active as authorities assess the full extent of the damage caused by the disaster.