Pilgrimage Lost in Floods Near Nepal-Tibet Border | Johannesburg News

Flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border have left families in agonizing limbo, desperately awaiting news of missing pilgrims—including the Pillay couple from Ladysmith, whose last call hinted at safety just before disaster struck. Hope flickers as a passenger’s phone pinged in Tibet minutes after the floods, suggesting their bus may have crossed into China moments before the deluge. Vivaganathan, a devoted Shiva devotee, had dreamed of this journey for years. Other South Africans are also unaccounted for, and while authorities use fingerprints and tattoos to identify victims, families report frustrating delays. The search continues, fueled by fragile hope against mounting dread. 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/c9e9b0cc38cb8276