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The pilgrims were travelling in three buses towards Tibet when the region was hit by flash floods
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The pilgrims were travelling in three buses towards Tibet when the region was hit by flash floods
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Source: NDTV. Published 26 Aug 2026, 07:13 pm.
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For assistance and information related to Indian nationals who have been affected by the flash floods in Nepal today, the following emergency numbers may be contacted: +977 985 131 6807, +977 970 910 7500, said a post by the Indian Embassy in Nepal
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