Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Parvatipuram NRI Family of Four Missing During Nepal Floods
A family originally from Parvatipuram went on a pilgrimage to Mansarovar.
They traveled from London through Nepal.
The family included Santosh, his wife Surabhi, their son Spandan, and their daughter Saina.
While crossing a bridge, floodwater surrounded and swept up their vehicle.
After that, the family could not be found.
A guide told the family’s relatives in India what had happened.
The relatives are waiting for information.
Santosh’s parents are currently living with another son in South Africa.
Santosh Kumar Sahoo, 47, his wife Surabhi, 43, and their two children went missing in Nepal.
The family, originally from Parvatipuram, had settled in London about 20 years ago.
They were traveling from London to Mansarovar for a pilgrimage through Nepal.
Their vehicle was engulfed by floodwater while crossing a bridge in Nepal.
A tour guide informed Santosh’s relatives in India about the incident, but the family remains untraceable.
- Who
- Santosh Kumar Sahoo, his wife Surabhi, their son Spandan, and their daughter Saina.
- What
- The four-member family went missing after their vehicle was engulfed by floodwater.
- When
- The incident occurred recently during their pilgrimage journey.
- Where
- On a bridge in Nepal while the family was traveling toward Mansarovar.
- Why
- Their vehicle was caught in floodwater while they were crossing the bridge.
- Family origin
- Parvatipuram
- Family members
- Santosh Kumar Sahoo, Surabhi, Spandan, and Saina Sahoo
- Ages reported
- Santosh Kumar Sahoo was 47 and Surabhi was 43
- Residence
- The family had settled in London 20 years ago
- Journey
- Mansarovar pilgrimage from London via Nepal
- Incident
- Their vehicle was engulfed by floodwater on a bridge
- Current status
- The family remains untraceable