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Miracle Rescue: 140 from TN Safe After Nepal Flood
29 Aug
Summary
- Avalanche triggered flash flood swept away two of three buses carrying pilgrims.
- 140 rescued pilgrims from Tamil Nadu are safe in Nepal.
- At least 80 people from Tamil Nadu are still missing in Nepal.
Over 140 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu have been safely rescued in Nepal following a devastating avalanche-triggered flash flood. The disaster struck a convoy of three buses, sweeping away two vehicles and causing immense fear among the passengers. Survivors recounted the harrowing moments, describing it as a fight for survival.
Rescued pilgrims are being brought to Kathmandu and then back to India. However, the situation remains tense as at least 80 people from Tamil Nadu are still unaccounted for. A team of four Tamil Nadu ministers has been dispatched to Delhi to coordinate the return of the rescued and to aid in tracing the missing individuals.
Families awaiting news at Chennai airport expressed a mix of relief and anxiety. While grateful for the safe return of some, they continue to seek verified lists of missing persons. A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking clarity and action for the Tamil Nadu pilgrims affected by the Nepal disaster.
