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Around 80 tourists from Maharashtra are stranded in flood-hit Nepal, with authorities establishing contact with only four to five so far, Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan said. Mahajan said Maharashtra is coordinating with the Union government to trace the remaining tourists, assess their condition and carry out rescue and evacuation efforts.

Mumbai: Around 80 tourists from Maharashtra are stranded in Nepal amid the devastating flash floods, with the state government so far managing to establish contact with only four to five of them, Maharashtra Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan said.

According to Mahajan, 57 of the 80 tourists travelled through Richa Tours and Travels. The Maharashtra government is coordinating with the Union government for further rescue and evacuation efforts as the situation in Nepal remains critical. The minister said efforts were underway to establish contact with the remaining tourists and assess their condition and immediate requirements.

Maharashtra Government Sets Up Helpline

Amid the crisis, the Maharashtra government has activated a 24-hour State Control Room at Mantralaya to assist citizens stranded in Nepal or requiring emergency support. In a post on X, Mahajan shared the helpline details and urged stranded Maharashtra residents to register their information.