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The Indian embbady in Kathmandu monitors the situation of pilgrims Mansarovar stranded
Nearly 290 people from Karnataka who undertake the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra or pilgrimage are stranded in Nepal because of heavy rains and bad weather. The Karnataka government has declared that all pilgrims are safe. The Indian Embbady in Kathmandu monitors the situation in the Simikot region, 423 km from the capital Kathmandu.
Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, also asked his government's authorities to help pilgrims stranded at Simikot. State government officials spoke to some stranded pilgrims
Another group of pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh, traveling to Kailsh Mansarovar via Uttarakhand, are standard in Pithoragarh.
In Simikot Nepal, Indian Embbady officials all elderly pilgrims. Bad weather in the mountainous region hinders efforts to find alternative routes to evacuate the Indian. He will also examine the possibility of a helicopter evacuation for critical cases, said a source in the Prime Minister's Office of Karnataka.
A Twitter user informed the Indian Embbady that several Indians were directed to Simikot for five days. The Embbady tweeted: "The mission is aware of the situation and takes all necessary measures for the safety and comfort of the pilgrims."
@SushmaSwaraj @PMOIndia @IndiaInNepal
Many Indians stranded Simikot for 5 days due to bad weather. I am in Nepalgunj so that our 4 members can come back. Now it's rain and wind. Help us please. Vinod Edamana +91 9446011452– vinod edamana (@vinodedamana) July 2, 2018
The emergency helpline number of the Indian Embbady in Kathmandu is +977 985 -1107006.
Thousands of Indians undertake the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra every year. Kailash Mansarovar is supposed to be the seat of Lord Shiva. Pilgrims travel at high altitudes of 19,500 feet. The traditional trekking route is inhospitable and rugged
(With entries of PTI and ANI)
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