Couple recounts surviving deadly Nepal flood: "I knew I was going to die"
Summary
A couple from the San Francisco Bay Area survived a deadly flood in the Himalayas caused by a glacier collapse. The flood killed nearly 600 people and left thousands missing in Nepal and Tibet, with many survivors rescued from dangerous conditions.Key Facts
- A glacier broke apart in the Himalayas, causing massive flash floods in Nepal and Tibet on August 26, 2026.
- Nearly 600 people died, and around 2,500 remain missing after the disaster.
- About 90 Americans are believed to be among those missing, according to the U.S. State Department.
- The flood hit areas near the Nepal-China border, including the village of Timure and Nepal's Rasuwa District.
- Anjana Raja and her partner, Pattabiraman Venkatesan, were on a pilgrimage to Tibet and escaped the flood by running and climbing to higher ground.
- They spent the night in a goat shed with other survivors before being rescued by helicopter.
- Cellphone videos showed people struggling and some being swept away by the floodwaters.
- The couple described their survival as a miracle and said the experience made them appreciate life more.
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