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Maharashtra Residents Evacuated From Flood-Hit Nepal Reach India Safely
Some people from Maharashtra were stuck in Nepal after serious floods.
Officials helped them cross into India and continue their journey home.
One government statement said 106 passengers from Nagpur traveled from Kathmandu toward Danapur in Bihar.
Another statement said around 100 pilgrims were taken to Patna and put on a train to Maharashtra.
These reports may describe the same group, but they give different numbers and routes.
Nepal MP Sandeep Rana helped arrange four small buses in Nepal.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis thanked national leaders for helping coordinate the evacuation.
India also sent food, medicines, equipment and rescue specialists to help Nepal deal with the disaster.
Maharashtra residents stranded in flood-affected Nepal safely reached India and began traveling home.
The Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Office said 106 passengers from Nagpur left Kathmandu for Danapur, Bihar.
Nepal MP Sandeep Rana arranged four mini-buses to take the passengers from Kathmandu to Janakpur.
Bihar authorities separately said around 100 Maharashtra pilgrims were taken from the Nepal border to Patna and sent home by train.
India sent 57.5 tonnes of relief supplies to Nepal, along with an 11-member medical and tunnel-rescue team.
- Who
- Maharashtra residents, including 106 passengers from Nagpur and around 100 pilgrims mentioned in separate statements, were evacuated with help from Indian and Nepalese authorities.
- What
- The stranded residents safely returned to India and continued their journey toward Maharashtra; India also provided disaster-relief and rescue assistance to Nepal.
- Where
- The residents were moved from Kathmandu and the Nepal-Bihar border through Danapur or Patna toward Maharashtra. Relief operations took place in Nepal, including the Bhotekoshi River area of Rasuwa.
- When
- The evacuation was reported after August 27; the first Indian relief flight departed on August 26, followed by further assistance flights.
- Why
- They were stranded by floods and disrupted roads and communications in Nepal.
Key facts
- Passengers reported by Maharashtra CMO
- 106 passengers from Nagpur departed Kathmandu for Danapur, Bihar
- Pilgrims reported by Bihar authorities
- Around 100 Maharashtra pilgrims were taken to Patna and sent home by train
- Nepal transport assistance
- Four mini-buses were arranged from Kathmandu to Janakpur
- Rail travel
- Two additional coaches were attached to the Patna-Purna Express
- Indian relief assistance
- India dispatched 57.5 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to Nepal
- Specialised team
- An 11-member medical and tunnel-rescue team arrived in Nepal
- Earlier coordination
- Fadnavis spoke with stranded Maharashtra residents on August 27
Quotes
Bihar government statement
Official statement describing the evacuation of Maharashtra pilgrims
“Acting on the direction of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, the Sitamarhi district administration brought the pilgrims safely from the Nepal border to Sitamarhi on Friday.”
deccanchronicle.com
“We have given them a range of support offers; they are evaluating it. Whatever they feel is appropriate, they will pick up for their needs.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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