Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:47am on 29 Aug 2026,Saturday India Global
Twenty-one Tamil Nadu pilgrims who survived devastating flash floods in Nepal returned to Chennai, describing the experience as a “second birth.” Their convoy of three buses was struck by an avalanche-triggered flash flood, which swept away two vehicles. Survivors said they escaped by climbing onto their bus and then reaching a hilltop Armed Reserve Police camp, where Nepalese police provided shelter. Around 400 people from Tamil Nadu may have travelled to Nepal during the period. Authorities said 140 Tamil Nadu residents have been rescued and remain safe in Nepal, while at least 80 are still believed missing. Rescue and repatriation efforts continue. (PC: NDTV)
