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28 Tirupati Pilgrims Safe in Kathmandu as Nepal Floods Rage, Says AP Government
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🗓 28 Aug 2026, 01:33 AM
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The Andhra Pradesh government confirmed that 28 pilgrims from Tirupati are currently safe in Kathmandu after severe flooding hit Nepal.
The Andhra Pradesh government announced that a group of 28 pilgrims from the holy town of Tirupati has been secured in Kathmandu, Nepal, following the country's devastating floods. The pilgrims were on a religious tour when heavy rains triggered landslides and river overflow across several districts of Nepal, prompting emergency evacuations.
Local authorities in Kathmandu opened temporary shelters and coordinated with Indian officials to ensure the safety of the stranded visitors. The Indian embassy in Kathmandu facilitated communication between the pilgrims and their families back home, while the state government in Andhra Pradesh monitored the situation closely.
Officials said that all 28 pilgrims are accounted for and are receiving basic necessities such as food, water, and medical aid. Arrangements are being made for their eventual return to India once the flood situation stabilises.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of cross‑border pilgrimages during extreme weather events and highlights the cooperation between Nepalese and Indian agencies in disaster response.
Local authorities in Kathmandu opened temporary shelters and coordinated with Indian officials to ensure the safety of the stranded visitors. The Indian embassy in Kathmandu facilitated communication between the pilgrims and their families back home, while the state government in Andhra Pradesh monitored the situation closely.
Officials said that all 28 pilgrims are accounted for and are receiving basic necessities such as food, water, and medical aid. Arrangements are being made for their eventual return to India once the flood situation stabilises.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of cross‑border pilgrimages during extreme weather events and highlights the cooperation between Nepalese and Indian agencies in disaster response.