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India’s AP Bhavan ramps up aid for pilgrims stranded by Nepal flash floods
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 03:33 PM
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The Indian diplomatic mission in Kathmandu has stepped up assistance for pilgrims trapped after flash floods swept parts of Nepal. AP Bhavan is coordinating relief and evacuation efforts for the stranded devotees.
AP Bhavan, the Indian diplomatic mission in Kathmandu, has intensified its response to the flash‑flood disaster that struck several districts of Nepal. The sudden deluge left many Hindu pilgrims stranded at holy sites and on trekking routes, prompting the mission to mobilise resources for their safety.
Officials at the mission said teams are working with Nepalese authorities to identify the most vulnerable groups and arrange transport, medical aid and temporary shelter. Consular staff are also facilitating communication between the pilgrims and their families in India.
The effort reflects India’s broader commitment to assist its citizens and fellow devotees during emergencies abroad. While the situation remains fluid, AP Bhavan continues to monitor flood‑affected areas and will adjust its support as needed.
No official casualty figures have been released, but the mission’s priority remains the swift evacuation and well‑being of all stranded pilgrims.
The New Indian Express reported that the assistance drive is ongoing, with additional supplies being dispatched from New Delhi to support the relief operations on the ground.
Officials at the mission said teams are working with Nepalese authorities to identify the most vulnerable groups and arrange transport, medical aid and temporary shelter. Consular staff are also facilitating communication between the pilgrims and their families in India.
The effort reflects India’s broader commitment to assist its citizens and fellow devotees during emergencies abroad. While the situation remains fluid, AP Bhavan continues to monitor flood‑affected areas and will adjust its support as needed.
No official casualty figures have been released, but the mission’s priority remains the swift evacuation and well‑being of all stranded pilgrims.
The New Indian Express reported that the assistance drive is ongoing, with additional supplies being dispatched from New Delhi to support the relief operations on the ground.