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Flash flood in Nepal leaves 66 Maharashtra pilgrims missing, families anxious
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 07:39 AM
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A flash flood struck Nepal, leaving 66 pilgrims from Maharashtra unaccounted for as their families await news.
A sudden flash flood hit Nepal, affecting a group of pilgrims who had travelled from Maharashtra for religious purposes. Authorities have launched search and rescue operations in the affected area, but so far no trace of the 66 individuals has been found.
The missing pilgrims are believed to have been caught in the floodwaters while on their pilgrimage route. Rescue teams continue to comb the region, facing difficult terrain and weather conditions.
Families of the missing pilgrims remain in a state of anxiety, waiting for any news about their loved ones. They have appealed for swift action and updated information from the authorities.
The missing pilgrims are believed to have been caught in the floodwaters while on their pilgrimage route. Rescue teams continue to comb the region, facing difficult terrain and weather conditions.
Families of the missing pilgrims remain in a state of anxiety, waiting for any news about their loved ones. They have appealed for swift action and updated information from the authorities.