Summary
Maharashtra’s leaders organized a big rescue, moving people by bus, train and small planes.
106 travelers arrived safely, and about 84 more are expected soon.
A 24‑hour help center and a phone line (1070) are helping families stay informed.
Key Points
5 points1
Flash floods from glacier collapse blocked roads near the Nepal‑China border.
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke with the rescued tourists on video.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar helped the rescue.
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Travelers used alternative mountain routes to reach safe places.
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State disaster officials continue to track the remaining tourists.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsglacier
a big, slow moving sheet of ice found high in the mountains
flash flood
a quick, sudden flood that appears after heavy rain or melting ice
alternative route
a different road or path used when the usual one is blocked
pilgrimage
a journey to a sacred place for religious reasons
geotagging
adding exact location information to a map using technology
war room
a special place where people work nonstop to solve an emergency
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