Nashik Tourists Confirmed Safe After Nepal Floods: Girish Mahajan

Girish Mahajan, the Guardian Minister of Nashik, announced on Thursday that contact has been re-established with a group of 40 to 45 tourists from Nashik who were stranded in Nepal due to severe flooding. This information will likely alleviate concerns among the relatives of the travellers, who had expressed distress over the inability to communicate with their loved ones.

Mahajan shared details of his recent communications with the tourists during an interaction with the media. “Tourists have gone there, and I spoke with them just a short while ago. Their relatives had come to see me; they informed me that contact has now been established,” he stated.

The Minister noted that relatives of the stranded tourists had been visiting him throughout the day in search of updates. “There are 40-45 tourists from Nashik there. Their relatives had been visiting me since morning. Attempts to reach them yesterday were unsuccessful, but contact was finally made with the tourists in Nepal a short while ago. The travellers’ relatives conveyed this to me,” Mahajan explained, emphasising that all individuals are safe.

This announcement follows a significant catastrophe in Nepal, where a powerful flood swept through the Lhende Khola area on Wednesday morning. Reports suggest this was triggered by the collapse of a glacier or ice-rock approximately 20 kilometres northeast of the Rasuwagadhi border crossing, situated on the border between Nepal and China.

The ensuing floodwater entered the Bhote Koshi River from the Tibetan side, subsequently impacting areas such as Rasuwagadhi, Timure, and Syaphru Besi before ultimately reaching the Trishuli River. The flood’s far-reaching effects have been felt in several districts, including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, and Chitwan.

In response to the disaster, local authorities have mobilised resources to assist flood victims. Temporary shelters, food supplies, clean drinking water, and medical assistance are being provided. Concurrently, search and rescue operations are underway as officials strive to locate individuals reported missing in the aftermath of the flooding.

A preliminary assessment from the Nepal Tourism Board on Thursday indicated that a total of 644 travellers are currently missing in the affected regions. This figure includes 178 Indian nationals, heightening concerns for families and friends of those unaccounted for.

The situation continues to evolve as both local and national authorities work diligently to manage the crisis and ensure the safety of all individuals involved. Ongoing efforts focus not only on immediate relief for the victims but also on the subsequent search for missing persons.

The Minister’s reassurance of the Nashik tourists’ safety marks a critical moment for their families, who have endured anxious hours awaiting news. The collective efforts of the government and local agencies are vital in navigating the challenges prompted by this natural disaster, as the situation remains dynamic and requires close attention moving forward.

As rescue operations continue, updates are expected to provide further clarity regarding the well-being of those affected and the effective distribution of aid to the impacted communities in Nepal.

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