Nepal flash floods: 21 Tamils rescued, says Union Ministry of External Affairs
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the rescue of 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu following devastating flash floods in Nepal. State officials are coordinating with central authorities to ensure the safe return of all stranded citizens.
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This report underscores the logistical challenges of managing large-scale rescue operations for citizens caught in cross-border natural disasters.
As many as 21 persons from Tamil Nadu, who travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, have been rescued in Nepal where flash floods wreaked havoc in three districts, announced the Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday (August 27, 2026) afternoon. In a social media post, Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the MEA shared the name list of the 21 rescued Indian nationals who hail from Tamil Nadu.
The article provides factual updates on government rescue operations without political bias.
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