3 days ago

Nepal Floods Leave Bhopal Families Awaiting News of Missing Relatives

Flash floods struck an area near the Nepal-Tibet border.

Several people connected to families in Bhopal are missing or cannot be contacted.

Sumi Adhikari was traveling with a group returning from the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage.

Eight relatives of one Kolar resident were in a bus that was swept away by the floods.

The group reached the terrace of a house for safety, but families have not heard from them since.

Some other travelers from Bhopal may be safe.

A man named Kesar Poudel was trapped for almost a day but was later reported safe.

Families are contacting authorities to seek information.

The Nepali Samaj will hold a candle march to support those affected.

Key facts

Affected group: More than a dozen relatives of Bhopal’s Nepali Samaj members are reportedly missing or uncontactable.
Missing pilgrim: Sumi Adhikari, 34, traveled from Australia and was returning from the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage.
Reported location: The group was at the Gyirong immigration centre near the Nepal-Tibet border when flash floods struck.
Indrapuri travelers: Four to five people from Indrapuri, Bhopal, reportedly traveled to Kailash Mansarovar; one or two are said to be safe.
Kolar group: Eight relatives of Dewki Adhikari were traveling in a 29-member group whose bus was swept away.
Reportedly safe: Kesar Poudel was trapped for nearly 24 hours and later reported safe.
Planned response: The Nepali Samaj plans a candle march at New Market on Sunday evening.

freepressjournal.in · 3 days ago