Maharashtra Government Takes Action to Ensure Safety of Citizens Trapped in Nepal Floods

Mumbai, August 30: The Maharashtra government is actively working to assist its citizens and tourists stranded in Nepal due to severe flooding. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed officials to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure everyone returns home safely.

Approximately 143 citizens are on their way back to the state, with helpline numbers established for those affected by the floods. A dedicated control room operates 24/7 to coordinate assistance and relief efforts for Maharashtra residents.

A group of 45 tourists from Nashik, Pune, Mumbai, and Ahilyanagar re-entered India on Saturday. They had traveled to Nepal through a travel agency based in Sangamner, Ahilyanagar, and were in Chitwan during the flooding. Due to road closures to Kathmandu, they are being rerouted through Lumbini and will plan their next steps upon reaching Ayodhya, following government directives.

Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan has confirmed that both the Maharashtra and Central governments are mobilizing necessary support through the Ministry of External Affairs. So far, 404 citizens from the state are reported safe, with contact made with 338 individuals.

By the evening of August 28, the Ministry of External Affairs had sent a list of 149 Indian tourists who safely reached Nepal from China to the respective states. Efforts are underway to ensure their safe return to their districts. Authorities have been instructed to verify and compile information about these tourists from Maharashtra, who will return to India soon. Notably, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s Emergency Control Room has not received any calls regarding citizens from Mumbai or its suburban districts.

Following Chief Minister Fadnavis’s prompt action, arrangements for buses and travel are being made to bring these tourists back to India. Meanwhile, a group of 106 individuals from Nagpur has already departed for Nagpur via Bihar.

Information has been received about eight tourists from Borivali and Andheri who are stranded in Nepal due to the disaster. Efforts are ongoing to gather more details about Lakshminarayan Acharya from Andheri, but communication challenges persist as contact with him and other group members has been difficult. The administration is in touch with the families of these tourists in Mumbai to provide updates.

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