The stranded pilgrims have been identified as Smita Pawar, Yogini Patil, Pooja Bhosale and Dinesh Bhosale. Their return journey has been disrupted after flooding has caused extensive damage to the immigration facility used by pilgrims crossing into Nepal.

The situation has become particularly serious for Pawar and Patil, who had developed severe health complications at the higher altitude around the Mansarovar region. Both reportedly experienced hypoxia caused by oxygen deprivation and were brought down to Gyirong and were being kept on continuous oxygen support.

Their condition is said to remain concerning as the pilgrims are seeking urgent access to further medical treatment.

The group has said that the medical facilities available in Gyirong are limited and that Pawar and Patil need to be shifted to Kathmandu for an advanced treatment.

However, the flood damage on the Nepal side has left the border crossing inaccessible. As the immigration office have reportedly washed away and local road conditions unsafe, moving the pilgrims overland has become difficult.

The disruption has left the four travellers with limited options for returning to India or accessing for a better medical care.

Against this backdrop, a request has been made for the four pilgrims to be evacuated directly from Gyirong to Kathmandu by helicopter or another suitable aerial route.

The pilgrims and their representatives have requested Indian authorities to immediately coordinate with Chinese officials and facilitate an emergency medical evacuation, particularly for the two women who are requiring a continued medical attention.

As the Nepal border route is currently blocked by flood damage, swift coordination between Indian, Chinese and Nepalese authorities is being sought to ensure the pilgrims' safe evacuation and access to necessary treatment.