Maharashtra Rescues Stranded Tourists In Nepal And China

The Maharashtra administration has intensified its efforts to ensure the safe return of tourists from the state who are stranded in Kathmandu, Nepal, and Saga in China. The State Disaster Management Department is coordinating with the Centre as well as the governments of Nepal and China to facilitate their return.

According to information received so far, tourists from Raigad, Ahilyanagar, Nagpur, and other districts are safe and are being brought back through alternative routes. A group of 45 tourists from Maharashtra is currently in Chitwan, Nepal. The group comprises 27 people from Ahilyanagar, 12 from Nashik, five from Pune, and one from Mumbai.

Tour operator Darshan Gunjal from Sangamner said all members of the group are safe. The group is scheduled to travel to Lumbini, stay there overnight, and proceed towards Ayodhya on August 29, as routes leading to Kathmandu remain closed.

Meanwhile, 37 members of the Jai Girnari Shivdatt Mandir Trust from Raigad district, who had travelled to Nepal for pilgrimage and tourism, are currently safe in Saga, China. According to their relative Dilip Sheth, the group has a flight from Kathmandu to India on August 29. They have already left for Kathmandu through an alternative route and are expected to reach the airport by this evening.

All members are reportedly in good health, including two doctors in the group. The Nagpur district administration said all 106 tourists from the district are safe and that officials are maintaining regular contact with them. Four people have reached Delhi safely by air, while the remaining 102 have entered India by road.

They are currently in Sitamarhi district of Bihar and are expected to reach Patna tonight. They will leave Patna for Nagpur by a 7 am train on August 29. The administration said no information has so far been received regarding any residents of Washim or Buldhana districts being stranded in Nepal.

Meanwhile, efforts are also underway to assist 11 residents from Peth in Nashik district who are currently in Kathmandu. The Maharashtra administration's swift response to the crisis has ensured the safe return of many tourists, and efforts are ongoing to bring back the remaining stranded tourists.

The situation highlights the importance of coordination between governments and disaster management departments in responding to crises. The Maharashtra administration's actions demonstrate its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens, even in difficult circumstances.

As the rescue efforts continue, the Maharashtra administration is working closely with the Centre and the governments of Nepal and China to ensure the safe return of all stranded tourists. The situation is being closely monitored, and updates are being provided to the families of the affected tourists.

In conclusion, the Maharashtra administration's efforts to rescue stranded tourists in Nepal and China demonstrate its dedication to protecting the safety and well-being of its citizens. The successful evacuation of many tourists is a testament to the effectiveness of the administration's response to the crisis.