A Winnipeg man named Mohit Kaushik is missing after a devastating flash flood hit the Nepal and China region, where he was on a sacred pilgrimage with his family confirming he went missing on Thursday. The floods, triggered by a glacier collapse equivalent to a 5.2-magnitude earthquake, have resulted in hundreds of deaths and approximately 2,000 people missing, including 31 Canadians. The local Nepalese community in Manitoba is bracing for more grief as they await news about their loved ones back home. A fundraising effort has been launched to support flood victims in Nepal.
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A catastrophic flash flood occurred on August 26, 2026, on the Nepal-Tibet border, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The disaster was triggered by a collapsed glacier, which sent massive amounts of water and debris downstream, resulting in the deaths of at least 273 people and leaving over 1,300 missing. The floodwaters swept through several communities, including Syapru Besi and Timure in the mountainous district of Rasuwa, with many villages and infrastructure destroyed. Rescue teams were deployed to search for survivors, but their efforts were hindered by the remote location and challenging terrain.
The disaster also affected Tibet, where a mudslide hit the land border crossing at Gyirong Port, causing major casualties and disruptions to transportation and communication networks. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered "all-out" efforts to search for those missing and to strengthen monitoring and early warning systems to prevent similar disasters in the future.
The Nepal Tourism Board reported that 25 Canadians were among those missing, and officials warned of a high risk of secondary collapses or landslides as rain continued in the affected area. The disaster has highlighted the issue of rapidly melting Himalayan ice and the need for better preparedness and emergency response measures in the region.
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A 49-year-old Winnipeg man is one of 31 Canadians confirmed missing after a destructive flash flood hit the Nepal and China region Wednesday.
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Mohit Kaushik was on a several-day-long sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, the family confirmed on Sunday.
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The trek holds cultural significance for people practising Hinduism.
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A glacier collapse triggered the series of floods, generating the equivalent of a 5.2-magnitude earthquake.
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Around 2,000 people are missing and hundreds dead days after the flood hit a popular tourist region along the Himalayan border Wednesday.
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Kalista Kaushik, Mohit’s daughter, said in a phone call Sunday that the family isn’t ready to speak and is waiting for more information.
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Swikriti Pokhrel, a friend and neighbour of Mohit, posted on social media Friday that Mohit has been out of contact since Thursday while travelling from Timure.
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Thirty-one Canadians have not been found, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand said in a social media post Saturday.
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Ranju Upadhyaya, former president of the Nepali Cultural Society of Manitoba, said there are around 1,000 Nepalese people in Manitoba, and they’re expecting more grief as more information comes.
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“As more days pass, someone will realize they haven’t heard back from their family, especially for the students who are here without their families, and their families are back home….
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I can definitely imagine it’s a tough time for them,” said Upadhyaya, who was born in Nepal.
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The group is raising money to send to flood victims in Nepal.
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Global News has reached out to the tour company for more information but didn’t get a response before deadline.
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