102 Nagpur pilgrims stranded in Kathmandu after floods return home safely
A group of 102 pilgrims from Nagpur safely returned home after being stranded in Nepal due to severe flash floods. The rescue operation was coordinated with the assistance of the Maharashtra Chief Minister's office.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the risks associated with regional pilgrimage travel during monsoon seasons and the importance of government-led evacuation efforts.
As many as 102 pilgrims from Nagpur who were stranded in Kathmandu following devastating flash floods safely returned to the city in Maharashtra on Sunday (August 30, 2026) morning, officials said.
The article reports on the safe return of citizens and acknowledges government coordination without excessive praise.
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