At least 19 residents of Nagpur stranded in Gulf countries have sought assistance from the government following disruptions in international flights due to escalating tensions in West Asia. According to district officials, the stranded travellers include eight men and eleven women currently in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Dubai.
Authorities have informed Indian embassies and are working to facilitate their safe return. The Maharashtra government has also launched an emergency WhatsApp helpline to assist citizens in the region, while special flights are being arranged for repatriation. A flight scheduled for March 8 is expected to bring back several passengers from Nagpur.
Emergency WhatsApp helpline launched
The Government of Maharashtra has launched an emergency WhatsApp helpline +971 50 365 4537 to assist citizens stranded in West Asia. The initiative aims to provide immediate support to those facing difficulties due to the ongoing crisis.
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