Mumbai, August 31: On August 26, severe flooding in the Nepal-Tibet region left several tourists and citizens from Maharashtra stranded. The state’s disaster management department is actively working to locate and contact 67 individuals affected by this disaster.
As of August 30, 2026, a total of 405 citizens from Maharashtra have been impacted. Among them, 262 have been successfully brought back home, while contact has been established with 76 others who are confirmed safe.
To assist in locating those unaccounted for, a special team from the central government has arrived in Kathmandu. The Indian ambassador to Nepal met with the team to provide necessary guidance. Efforts are ongoing to ensure the safety of the affected citizens and facilitate their return to India.
According to a government statement, following directives from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the government is providing all possible assistance to resolve travel-related issues.
Authorities have yet to establish direct contact with a group of 60 citizens who traveled through ‘Richa Tours Private Limited.’ Additionally, seven other citizens who registered via a link remain uncontacted. Administrative efforts are underway to trace their locations and gather information.
The Chief Minister’s office and local administration are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safe return of affected tourists and citizens to the state. Another 69 citizens are expected to arrive in Mumbai after completing their onward journeys.
On the evening of August 29, 37 citizens safely returned to Mumbai from Saga near Mount Kailash in Tibet. Furthermore, 105 citizens have already returned to Nagpur.
In light of the challenging circumstances caused by the floods, the state’s disaster management department is coordinating with relevant agencies to facilitate the safe return of stranded citizens, as detailed in their press release.
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