Twenty-one Tamil Nadu pilgrims narrowly escaped a devastating flood in Nepal. A sudden storm transformed the mountain pass into a dangerous, waterlogged area. Selfless heroism by a couple, Ratnakumar and Poonguzhali, saved several stranded pilgrims. Indian officials and ministers coordinated a swift, multi-agency rescue operation for their evacuation. The group safely returned home after their terrifying pilgrimage experience.

Tamil Nadu officials coordinate rescue efforts for 57 stranded pilgrims in Nepal after devastating flash floods; helplines announced.

CHENNAI: As many as 21 tourists of the total 57 from Tamil Nadu were safe and currently stranded about 160 km north of Kathmandu due to the flash floods in Rasuwa region in Nepal…