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133 Indians, Including Tamil Nadu and Bengal Pilgrims, Unaccounted for in Nepal Floods

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • A mudslide in Nepal has left 133 Indian nationals unaccounted for, including pilgrims from Tamil Nadu and Bengal.
  • Seventy-seven members of the Isha Foundation were at the Gyirong immigration center in Tibet when the mudslide struck.
  • The situation highlights the dangers faced by individuals in the region due to natural disasters.

A devastating mudslide in Nepal has resulted in 133 Indian citizens being unaccounted for, raising urgent concerns among families and authorities. The missing individuals include pilgrims from the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, underscoring the widespread impact of the disaster.

Adding to the complexity of the situation, Sadhguru, the head of the Isha Foundation, reported that 77 members of his organization were present at the Chinese government's immigration center in Gyirong, Tibet, at the time of the mudslide. This detail suggests a potential cross-border impact or that the affected area is near the Nepal-China border.

The incident highlights the perilous conditions faced by travelers and pilgrims in mountainous regions prone to natural disasters. Mudslides can occur suddenly and with immense force, making rescue efforts challenging and increasing the risk of casualties.

Authorities are working to ascertain the exact whereabouts of the missing individuals and coordinate rescue and recovery operations. The involvement of multiple nationalities and the remote location of the incident present significant logistical hurdles in addressing the crisis effectively.

77 people from the foundation were at the Chinese governmentโ€™s immigration centre at Gyirong in Tibet when a mudslide struck.

โ€” SadhguruProviding information about the location of Isha Foundation members during the mudslide.
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