21 residents of Tamil Nadu rescued from Nepal arrive in Chennai
Twenty-one pilgrims from Tamil Nadu have returned to Chennai after being rescued from flash floods in Nepal. The group was evacuated through a coordinated effort involving the Indian Army and the Indian Embassy.
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This reflects the government's disaster response capabilities and the logistical coordination required to repatriate citizens during international natural disasters.
Twenty-one residents of Tamil Nadu, who were among the pilgrims rescued from Nepal, arrived in Chennai late on Friday night after being brought back to India via New Delhi.
The pilgrims, who are from Chidambaram and Mayiladuthurai, were part of a group of friends and relatives who were travelling together. They were evacuated from Nepal following flash floods that left several Indian tourists and pilgrims stranded.
Speaking after their return, one of the pilgrims said they were moved to a rescue camp and later to an Army camp before being taken to the Indian Embassy. From there, they were flown to New Delhi as part of the evacuation efforts and subsequently travelled to Chennai.
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