Son of Missing American in Nepal Reveals Last Time He Spoke With Dad
Summary
Heavy floods hit the border area between Nepal and Tibet, causing at least 676 deaths and about 3,000 people missing, including around 90 Americans. Sunny Patel, whose father is missing after the disaster while on a pilgrimage, last spoke to him on the morning of the flood, and search efforts are still ongoing.Key Facts
- The floods occurred along the Trishuli River, affecting many communities on the Nepal-Tibet border.
- At least 676 people have died, and nearly 3,000 remain missing after the floods.
- Around 90 missing people are Americans, including Jitendra Patel from Long Island, New York.
- Jitendra Patel was on a spiritual pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet when the floods struck.
- Sunny Patel last spoke with his father on Wednesday morning, just after his father crossed into Tibet.
- Since then, the family has not heard from him, and his phone has not connected to WhatsApp.
- Rescue and recovery work are ongoing, but information is limited on the Tibetan side due to Chinese restrictions.
- Jitendra Patel moved to the U.S. in 1979 and is described by his son as a kind and positive person.
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