An NRI couple from Vadodara has gone missing after a flash flood hit Nepal, with family members appealing to the government for swift rescue action.
“We have received cooperation from both the Nepalese and Indian administrations; full cooperation is currently underway. They set out for Kailash on August 21,” he said.
Chirag Patel, brother of missing Kinnari Patel, said his sister and her husband Mihir Patel had travelled directly to Kathmandu from New Zealand. He said both the Nepalese and Indian administrations have assured cooperation. They have gathered all the details and assured me that they will contact us as soon as there is an update,” he said. “My sister had said she was coming for Raksha Bandhan but intended to visit Kailash Dham first; she planned to go to Kailash and then return to India.
He appealed to the government to deploy maximum resources for rescue. “The government has promised to try and resolve the situation as soon as possible. Earlier reporting noted: Kinnari Patel and her husband, Mihir Patel, had travelled to Kathmandu from New Zealand and later set out for Kailash Dham on 21 August, her brother Chirag Patel said. Earlier reporting noted: The couple have lived in New Zealand for about 30 years and had made their travel bookings independently, he said.
There is only one appeal to the government: deploy the maximum number of helicopters, send in the Army in full force, and take action there as early as possible,” he said. Meanwhile, Union Minister Nimuben Bambhaniya said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep concern over the situation and assured support to Nepal. “Our Prime Minister has expressed deep concern and is extending support…under the leadership of PM Modi, whenever a neighbour faces adversity, India stands firmly by their side during these difficult times, dispatching essential medicines and relief supplies,” she told reporters.
Earlier reporting noted: NEW DELHI: An NRI couple from Vadodara has gone missing after devastating flash floods hit Nepal, prompting their family to appeal to the Indian government to step up rescue efforts.
