Thehawk · Climate · 2026-08-29
Maharashtra residents stranded in flood-hit Nepal safely return to India
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) 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 safely, they interacted with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis through a video call and expressed their gratitude to the state government for its prompt intervention and assistance. According to the CMO, the citizens thanked the Government of Maharashtra and the Chief Minister’s Office for their swift response, coordination and continued efforts to facilitate their safe return. During the virtual interaction, they also shared their relief at being back in India after being stranded in Nepal.
Read original on Thehawk Get the app
Licensed summary · LicensedSummary
Related briefs
- 61 % of Indian children face an extra month of heat stress every year
- Himalayan flood crises linked to geological instability, climate change
- State prepared for possible 'Glacial Lake Outburst Floods' incidents: Himachal
- Nepal Floods: Death Toll Rises to 579, 1,924 Still Missing as Rescue Efforts
- Changing Lifelines – Part 3 : Kashmir’s rivers brace for uneven, extreme