Floods in Nepal Leave Americans Missing | Lawrence News

Flash floods in Nepal’s Devighat area have left a trail of devastation, with three Americans rescued and no confirmed fatalities yet — though dozens remain unaccounted for, including two U.S. citizens: 45-year-old Venus Rajnikant Patel, a Cincinnati transplant known for dancing and joy, and 72-year-old Jitendra Patel from Long Island, the “life of the party” who was on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash. Part of a group organized by the Isha Foundation, 22 Americans were among 77 trekkers stranded in Gyirong, Tibet, as floods hit Timure, Nepal. Three foundation volunteers are also missing. With local guides out of contact and search efforts underway, President Trump has pledged U.S. support as families hold onto hope amid mounting fears. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f35a8c20611dd2b2