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20‑Minute Delay at Buddha Temple Saves 31 Kerala Tourists from Nepal Floods
✍️ India Today
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 07:37 PM
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A 20‑minute delay at a Buddha temple in Nepal prevented 31 tourists from Kerala, India, from being trapped in rising floodwaters.
31 Kerala tourists were traveling to Nepal when heavy rains triggered flooding in the region. They were en route to a Buddha temple when a sudden delay occurred.
The delay, caused by a brief traffic jam at the temple entrance, bought crucial time. Authorities were able to evacuate the group before water levels rose.
Local officials say the delay saved the tourists from being stranded in the flood zone. The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of monsoon weather in the Himalayas.
The tourists, all from Kerala, are now safe and have returned to their homes. The incident underscores the importance of timely communication and coordination during natural disasters.
The delay, caused by a brief traffic jam at the temple entrance, bought crucial time. Authorities were able to evacuate the group before water levels rose.
Local officials say the delay saved the tourists from being stranded in the flood zone. The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of monsoon weather in the Himalayas.
The tourists, all from Kerala, are now safe and have returned to their homes. The incident underscores the importance of timely communication and coordination during natural disasters.