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Poonam Thakkar Missing in Nepal Floods | Chicago News
A U.S. and Canadian citizen from Bartlett, Illinois, Poonam Thakkar, is among thousands missing after devastating flash floods in Nepal triggered by a glacial collapse. She was on a long-awaited pilgrimage to Mount Kailash when she last contacted her family from Timure—now submerged under floodwaters. With over 660 confirmed deaths and more than 2,400 still unaccounted for, rescue efforts are strained, but her family refuses to give up. Her niece reports limited progress from agencies, while their travel group—including guides—remains vanished. Poonam’s older sister plans to fly to Nepal this…
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