Archive · 30 Aug 2026
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.
More than a dozen relatives of Bhopal’s Nepali Samaj members are reportedly missing after flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border.
Sumi Adhikari, 34, was among Isha Foundation members returning from the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage when contact was lost.
Four or five people from Bhopal’s Indrapuri reportedly joined the pilgrimage; one or two are said to be safe.
Eight relatives of Kolar resident Dewki Adhikari were traveling in a 29-member group whose bus was swept away; the group last sheltered on a house terrace.
The Bhopal Nepali Samaj plans a candle march at New Market to seek support for people affected by the floods.
- Who
- Relatives of Bhopal Nepali Samaj members, including Sumi Adhikari and eight relatives of Dewki Adhikari, are reported missing or uncontactable; Kesar Poudel was reported safe.
- What
- Flash floods left pilgrimage travelers missing, stranded, or cut off from their families.
- When
- The floods struck after the group reached the region about a week earlier; a candle march is planned for Sunday evening.
- Where
- Near the Nepal-Tibet border, including the Gyirong immigration centre; the candle march will be held at New Market in Bhopal.
- Why
- The flash floods disrupted travel and communications, prompting families to seek information and the Nepali Samaj to organize support.
- 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.