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Maharashtra Mountaineers Join Search for Missing Kailash Trekkers Amid Nepal Floods
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 08:36 AM
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Following severe flooding in Nepal, a team of mountaineers from Maharashtra has been deployed to assist in locating trekkers missing on the Kailash route.
Heavy rains have caused extensive flooding across parts of Nepal, disrupting trekking routes in the Kailash region. Several trekkers went missing as floodwaters surged, prompting local authorities to seek additional expertise.
In response, a group of experienced mountaineers from the Indian state of Maharashtra has travelled to the affected area. Their primary task is to assist Nepalese rescue teams in navigating the flooded terrain and locating the missing hikers.
The Maharashtra team, accustomed to high‑altitude operations, is expected to provide technical support, including rope rescue and terrain assessment. Coordination between Indian volunteers and Nepalese officials aims to accelerate the search and improve safety for any remaining trekkers.
Authorities have not released details on the number of missing individuals or the progress of the rescue operation. The collaborative effort underscores regional solidarity in the face of natural disasters.
Further updates will be provided as the search continues and flood conditions evolve.
In response, a group of experienced mountaineers from the Indian state of Maharashtra has travelled to the affected area. Their primary task is to assist Nepalese rescue teams in navigating the flooded terrain and locating the missing hikers.
The Maharashtra team, accustomed to high‑altitude operations, is expected to provide technical support, including rope rescue and terrain assessment. Coordination between Indian volunteers and Nepalese officials aims to accelerate the search and improve safety for any remaining trekkers.
Authorities have not released details on the number of missing individuals or the progress of the rescue operation. The collaborative effort underscores regional solidarity in the face of natural disasters.
Further updates will be provided as the search continues and flood conditions evolve.