All 28 Vizag Pilgrims Survive Nepal Flash Floods, Families Breathe Relief

Visakhapatnam – A contingent of twenty‑eight pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh, travelling in Nepal, was caught in the sudden flash‑floods that battered the region earlier this week. Among the group was Gadu Venkatappa, chairman of the Visakhapatnam Development & Local Administration (DLDA), who reported that the party narrowly avoided a dangerous situation as water levels surged.

According to local reports relayed by Desi Talk Chicago, the pilgrims were quickly moved to higher ground and escorted out of the flood‑affected zone by Nepalese authorities. No injuries were recorded and all members of the group were accounted for.

The news spread back home to the pilgrims’ families in Vizag, prompting an outpouring of relief on social media and private messages. For the South‑Asian diaspora, the incident underscores the vulnerability of religious travel in a changing climate and the importance of timely emergency coordination across borders.

Community leaders have expressed gratitude to the Nepali responders and reminded would‑be travelers to stay updated on weather advisories. The safe return of the group stands as a reminder of resilience and the strong ties that bind the Desi community across continents.