27 August,2026 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Severe flash floods hit three districts of Nepal on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction and claiming at least 165 lives. Pic/PTI
At least 114 tourists from Maharashtra are believed to be stranded in flood-hit Nepal, with 53 confirmed safe, state officials said on Thursday, reported the PTI.
Officials cautioned that the numbers could change as authorities continue collecting and verifying information about tourists affected by the floods.
The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) and the Maharashtra Disaster Management Department are coordinating efforts to establish the whereabouts and safety of the remaining tourists.
According to the SEOC, around 61 of the affected tourists were travelling with tour operator Richa Tours Pvt Ltd, while the remaining tourists had travelled to Nepal independently, the news agency reported.
Of the 114 tourists, 53 have been confirmed safe in the Saga Mansarovar area, the Disaster Management Department said.
The SEOC is in contact with Richa Tours Pvt Ltd to gather further information and coordinate assistance for the tourists.
Severe flash floods hit three districts of Nepal on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction and claiming at least 165 lives.
More than 300 Indian tourists are reported to be among those affected by the disaster.
The floods have disrupted travel and communications in several areas, prompting authorities in India and Nepal to step up efforts to locate and assist stranded tourists.
The Maharashtra SEOC is coordinating with the Integrated Control Room-Emergency Response of the Union Home Ministry in New Delhi as part of the ongoing relief and information-gathering efforts.
District collectors have also been asked to collect and verify information about Maharashtra residents who may be stranded in Nepal.
A web-based form has been circulated through the media to gather details of people affected by the situation.
The Maharashtra Disaster Management Department has appealed to residents to share information about relatives or other people who may be stranded in Nepal, according to the PTI.
People can contact the department through the following helpline numbers:
- 9321587143
- 1070
- 022-22027990
A dedicated helpline desk has also been established to collect information and help authorities coordinate assistance.
The Chief Minister's Office said on Wednesday that a 24-hour control room had been established at Mantralaya to assist Maharashtra residents affected by the disaster, as per the PTI.
Residents requiring assistance can contact the Disaster Management Department's helplines. They can also email the control room at controlroom@maharashtra.gov.in.
Authorities have urged families with relatives travelling in Nepal to provide accurate details so that officials can verify their status and coordinate assistance.
(with PTI inputs)
