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Parikhs Survive Nepal Flash Floods After Last-Minute Everest Detour

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 6:38 AM UTC · How we work

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Mita and Hemant Parikh survived Nepal’s August flash floods after a last-minute Everest detour.
The August 26 flood, caused by a collapsed glacier, killed at least 1,400 and left 5,000 missing.
Missing persons include at least 80 U.S. citizens, the Parikhs’ 47-person group and seven guides.
Finance minister warned reconstruction could cost nearly $5 billion.
The UN estimates $158 million for building repairs and will discuss aid at the UN General Assembly.

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Mita and Hemant Parikh survived Nepal’s August flash floods after a last-minute Everest detour.
The August 26 flood, caused by a collapsed glacier, killed at least 1,400 and left 5,000 missing.
Missing persons include at least 80 U.S. citizens, the Parikhs’ 47-person group and seven guides.
Finance minister warned reconstruction could cost nearly $5 billion.
The UN estimates $158 million for building repairs and will discuss aid at the UN General Assembly.