Eight Bengaluru residents stranded in Nepal floods; rescue underway

Eight residents from Bengaluru have been stranded in Nepal following severe flash floods that have swept through the region, according to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara. Rescue operations are actively underway to bring the stranded individuals to safety.

The stranded group includes citizens from the IT hub city who were in Nepal when the natural disaster struck. Deputy Chief Minister Parameshwara confirmed the rescue efforts and assured that the state government is closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safe return of the Bengaluru residents.

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has personally engaged with survivors from the state, providing reassurance of government support during this crisis. The state administration has coordinated with relevant authorities to facilitate the rescue operations and provide assistance to those affected.

Flash floods have caused significant damage across parts of Nepal, with multiple regions impacted by the severe weather event. The exact circumstances of how the group became stranded are being assessed as rescue teams work to locate and safely evacuate all stranded individuals from the affected areas.

The Karnataka government has indicated it will provide all necessary support to the affected families and those returning from Nepal.