Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Wednesday that 23 people from the state, who were stranded in Nepal's landslide-affected areas, are safe and on their way back home. The group had traveled to Kathmandu to visit Lord Pashupatinath but got trapped due to severe flooding.
The stranded group includes seven people from Dindori, one from Mandla, six from Jabalpur, and eight from Rewa. The group had sought help from the central and state governments, stating that officials from the Indian Embassy were not assisting them. CM Yadav, however, assured that necessary help was being provided.
Nepal's Prime Minister revealed that over 4,000 people had been rescued from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall, which has claimed 241 lives and caused widespread damage.
The disaster, which began on September 26 and continued until September 29, left thousands homeless across multiple provinces. Responding to the situation, the Madhya Pradesh government, in coordination with the Centre, contacted the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu to ensure the safe evacuation and return of its citizens, said Yadav.
Yadav expressed relief that all stranded individuals from the state have been successfully evacuated. These citizens are now being transported to India by bus and will soon reach their home districts of Jabalpur, Dindori, and Rewa, where they will reunite with their families.
The Madhya Pradesh government remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its people, Yadav added. He also thanked the Government of Nepal, security forces, and officials for their assistance in the evacuation efforts.
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