6 days ago
Nepal Floods Leave Maharashtra Tourists Stranded, Mountaineer Missing
Severe floods have affected many parts of Nepal.
More than 160 people have reportedly died, and nearly 800 are missing.
About 80 tourists from Maharashtra are stranded there.
One missing person is Mumbai mountaineer and doctor Dr Milind P Chitlay.
His family and friends have not been able to contact him.
Phone and communication services are not working properly in some affected areas.
Maharashtra officials are trying to find the stranded tourists and help bring them home.
India has sent food, medicines and other emergency supplies to Nepal.
Mumbai-based mountaineer and medical practitioner Dr Milind P Chitlay is among those reported missing in Nepal.
Around 80 tourists from Maharashtra are stranded, while officials have contacted only four or five so far.
Fifty-seven of the stranded tourists reportedly travelled through Richa Tours and Travels.
Nepal’s floods have reportedly killed more than 160 people and left nearly 800 missing.
India sent a second flight carrying 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian aid, medicines and food packets to Nepal.
- Who
- Dr Milind P Chitlay and around 80 tourists from Maharashtra are among those affected; Nepalese and Indian authorities are involved in relief efforts.
- What
- Flash floods have caused deaths and widespread disruption, leaving tourists stranded and Chitlay reported missing.
- Where
- Nepal, including flood-hit areas; the affected tourists are from Maharashtra, India.
- When
- The floods and rescue efforts were ongoing when the report was published; no specific date is provided.
- Why
- Flooding has disrupted communications and damaged affected areas, making it difficult to locate and evacuate stranded people.
Key facts
- Reported deaths
- More than 160 people in Nepal
- Reported missing
- Nearly 800 people, including nearly 300 Indians
- Maharashtra tourists stranded
- Around 80
- Tourists contacted by Maharashtra officials
- Only four to five
- Tourists through Richa Tours and Travels
- 57
- Indian aid shipment
- 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, medicines and food packets
- Maharashtra emergency helpline
- 1070; control room: +91-9321587143
Quotes
Member of Mumbai’s trekking community
An unnamed member of Mumbai’s trekking community discussing disrupted communications after the floods
“It is difficult to say anything at this stage, as the communication system in Nepal is not working properly,”
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