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Couple Survives Nepal Floods by Chance
23 Sep
Summary
- A Georgia couple narrowly escaped Nepal's devastating floods due to a spontaneous itinerary change.
- Their planned pilgrimage to Mount Kailash was tragically interrupted by severe flooding.
- The couple questions why they were chosen to survive the disaster that claimed many lives.
A couple from Suwanee, Georgia, shared their harrowing experience of traveling to Nepal during fatal flooding that occurred in August. Mita and Hemant Parikh had been meticulously planning their sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash for 15 years. They were part of a larger group of 47 international travelers and seven guides.
Their lives were unexpectedly saved when they decided to take a brief excursion to see Mount Everest. This deviation from their planned route meant they were not at their hotel when the severe floods struck, completely destroying the building. The couple is now grappling with the surreal reality of being potential survivors while many in their group, including all guides, are missing.
The devastating flooding significantly impacted Nepal's infrastructure, resulting in at least 1,400 fatalities and over 6,000 people reported missing. The Parikhs are left with profound questions about their survival and the purpose behind it, as they reflect on the tragedy that unfolded around them.
