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Gujarati couple evades Nepal floods after last‑minute route change; 47 companions missing
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 11:32 AM
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A Gujarati couple escaped the deadly floods in Nepal by altering their route at the last moment, while 47 of their traveling companions remain unaccounted for.
A group of Indian tourists traveling in Nepal was caught in the sudden flash floods that struck the region earlier this week. The Gujarati couple, who were part of a larger party of 49, changed their itinerary at the last minute and managed to avoid the worst‑hit areas, reaching safety without injury.
The remaining 47 members of the party, including men, women and children, are still missing. Rescue teams from Nepal's National Disaster Relief Authority, assisted by Indian consular officials, have been conducting search operations in the flood‑affected valleys and along riverbanks.
Authorities have confirmed that the flood waters rose rapidly after heavy monsoon rains, sweeping away vehicles and tents. Families of the missing have been notified, and the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu is coordinating with local authorities to provide assistance and repatriation for any survivors.
The incident underscores the heightened risk of flash floods in the Himalayan region during the monsoon season, prompting travel advisories for tourists heading to remote trekking routes. Officials have urged travelers to stay updated on weather alerts and to follow local guidance on safe routes.
The remaining 47 members of the party, including men, women and children, are still missing. Rescue teams from Nepal's National Disaster Relief Authority, assisted by Indian consular officials, have been conducting search operations in the flood‑affected valleys and along riverbanks.
Authorities have confirmed that the flood waters rose rapidly after heavy monsoon rains, sweeping away vehicles and tents. Families of the missing have been notified, and the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu is coordinating with local authorities to provide assistance and repatriation for any survivors.
The incident underscores the heightened risk of flash floods in the Himalayan region during the monsoon season, prompting travel advisories for tourists heading to remote trekking routes. Officials have urged travelers to stay updated on weather alerts and to follow local guidance on safe routes.