Chicago, IL, August 29, 2026 — A resident of Bartlett, Illinois, Poonam Dilipkumar Thakkar, is currently unaccounted for in Nepal after severe flash floods impacted the region bordering Nepal and China. Thakkar was reportedly on a religious pilgrimage to Mount Kailash when the catastrophic flooding occurred.

Details regarding the exact timeline of the floods or when Ms. Thakkar was last seen have not been provided. Her family has stated they have lost contact with her since the disaster devastated the area. The scale of the flooding and its impact on the pilgrimage routes are still being assessed.

Mount Kailash, a sacred peak for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bonpo, is a popular pilgrimage destination. The region where the floods struck is known for its challenging terrain and remote nature, particularly along the Nepal-China border.

The extent of the damage caused by the flash floods and the number of individuals affected remain unclear. Information about specific rescue efforts or the status of other pilgrims in the affected area was not immediately available.

The U.S. Department of State typically provides guidance for citizens traveling abroad, and information regarding consular assistance for individuals in distress in Nepal would be available through their channels. However, specific details on Ms. Thakkar’s situation or any official response from her home state or federal representatives were not disclosed.

Further updates are expected as information becomes available from the affected region.



Story summarized from the original created by Cindy Hernandez on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.

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