Nepal floods: Seven Maharashtra tourists stranded, 4 safe as officials search for 3 others

Seven tourists from Maharashtra stranded in Nepal floods officials try to contact 3 (Pic/AFP)

Amid the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, seven tourists from Maharashtra are reported to be stranded in Nepal. As per the latest update, at least four of them are safe while efforts are underway to reach out to the other three, officials said on Wednesday night.

An official, while talking to the media on Thursday, said that the state disaster management authorities have established communication with the four, including two each from Mumbai and Pune.

The official said, "We also came to know about three more tourists but are yet to establish contact because of the current situation. We have their details, and we are trying to contact them, but unlike the four tourists who are in their hotels, such details of these three are not yet known", as per PTI.

The officials further said that authorities are preparing a list of people from Maharashtra who could have been stranded in Nepal due to the floods.

He further added, "We are monitoring the situation and gathering information to identify any other Maharashtra residents who may have been affected by the floods."

Maharashtra CMO issues helpline numbers for those stranded in Nepal

Taking cognisance of the devastating situation, the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office (CMO) has issued helpline numbers for citizens from the state who may be stranded or in need of assistance due to the flood situation in Nepal.

The CMO said that a 24-hour control room has been set up at the Mantralaya and appealed to Maharashtra residents requiring any assistance to contact the control room.

The state control room can be reached on the toll-free helpline 1070 or +91-9321587143. Citizens can also email controlroom@maharashtra.gov.in.

Official statement from CMO also highlighted, "Those from Maharashtra who are stranded in Nepal have also been asked to upload their details through the designated online link so that assistance can be provided," as cited by PTI.

Nearly 100 people were killed and over 750, including 133 Indian nationals, remain missing after a massive flash flood originating in Tibet swept through central Nepal on Wednesday, devastating several towns and villages, washing away critical bridges, and crippling a dozen hydropower projects.

The flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River, affecting Rasuwa and Dhading districts bordering Tibet.

(With inputs from PTI)