Nepal flash floods: 57 Tamil Nadu, Puducherry pilgrims caught in uncertainty; 20 reach safety

Devastating flash floods in Nepal have left many pilgrims from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry unaccounted for after their Mount Kailash pilgrimage, which started on August 23, took a perilous turn. Eyewitnesses reported an explosion and a bus tumbling into a gorge. In response, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has directed officials to prioritize rescue missions, providing families with emergency contacts to facilitate communication with those trapped.