Flash floods strand 57 Tamil pilgrims; 21 missing as rescue efforts begin
At least 57 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu, part of a tour organized by a Kumbakonam-based company and a Nepal-based company, were stranded in Nepal due to flash floods on August 26, 2026. Twenty-one sought rescue; their whereabouts unknown. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay ordered coordinated efforts for rescue and assistance. Family members can contact toll-free helplines within India at 1800 309 3793 or internationally via missed calls to +91 80690 09900 or direct calls to +91 80690 09901.
28 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
India responded to the flash floods in Nepal by rescuing 21 pilgrims, providing additional disaster relief, and offering aid pending Nepali approval.
— The Hindu
Twenty-one Tamil Nadu residents stranded in Nepal due to flash floods arrived in Chennai after being evacuated by the Indian Embassy.
29 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Nepal and India collaborated on a rescue effort following a glacial collapse that caused devastating floods, with India providing significant aid.
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