6 days ago
Flooding Strands 37 Tourists From Keralam in Nepal
Flooding in Nepal has left 37 tourists from Keralam unable to travel.
They are from the constituency represented by MLA V Kunhikrishnan.
The tourists cannot continue their trip or return home right now.
The MLA said everyone is safe.
He shared their locations and phone numbers with the Chief Minister’s Office.
Their families have been told about the situation.
Government officials are working with India’s foreign ministry and embassy in Nepal.
They are trying to help the tourists return home quickly.
Thirty-seven people from Payyanur constituency are stranded in Nepal after flooding disrupted their journey.
Payyanur MLA V Kunhikrishnan said the tourists are safe but unable to continue or return home.
The MLA shared their locations and phone numbers with Chief Minister V D Satheesan’s office.
The tourists’ families were informed, and officials said there was no need for panic.
The Keralam government is coordinating with India’s Ministry of External Affairs and embassy in Nepal for their evacuation.
- Who
- Thirty-seven tourists from Payyanur constituency in Keralam, with assistance from MLA V Kunhikrishnan and government officials.
- What
- The tourists are stranded in Nepal because flooding has prevented them from continuing their journey or returning home.
- Where
- Nepal; the tourists are from Payyanur constituency in Keralam.
- When
- The government intervention began on Wednesday night; the report does not provide a specific date.
- Why
- Flooding disrupted travel and prompted efforts to ensure the tourists’ safety and evacuation.
Key facts
- Stranded tourists
- 37 people from Payyanur constituency
- Location
- Nepal
- Condition
- All 37 tourists were reported safe
- Disruption
- Flooding prevented them from continuing or returning home
- Local representative
- Payyanur MLA V Kunhikrishnan
- Coordination
- The Keralam government is working with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Nepal
- Family notification
- Families were informed about the tourists’ situation
Quotes
V. Kunhikrishnan
Payyanur MLA who reported the tourists’ situation and coordinated with state authorities
“We have been able to speak to all the people who went on the trip”
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