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Eknath Shinde Calls Stranded Maharashtra Residents Amid Nepal Floods, Promises Return
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🗓 28 Aug 2026, 11:37 AM
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde used a video call to reach residents stranded by Nepal floods, assuring them of a safe return.
The recent floods in Nepal have displaced thousands of people, including a significant number of residents from Maharashtra who were traveling or working in the region. The crisis has left many stranded in remote areas with limited access to basic services.
In a televised video call, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde addressed the affected citizens, expressing empathy for their plight and confirming that the state government is coordinating with national authorities to facilitate a safe return. He assured that evacuation plans are underway and that relief supplies will be dispatched promptly.
The Maharashtra government has opened emergency helplines and is working with the Indian embassy in Kathmandu to monitor the situation. Residents are advised to stay in designated shelters until the floodwaters recede and official clearance is issued.
In a televised video call, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde addressed the affected citizens, expressing empathy for their plight and confirming that the state government is coordinating with national authorities to facilitate a safe return. He assured that evacuation plans are underway and that relief supplies will be dispatched promptly.
The Maharashtra government has opened emergency helplines and is working with the Indian embassy in Kathmandu to monitor the situation. Residents are advised to stay in designated shelters until the floodwaters recede and official clearance is issued.