B.C. couple missing after catastrophic flash flooding on Nepal-Tibet border

A B.C. couple, Dhaval and Megha Shah, are missing after a catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides along the Nepal-China border. The disaster occurred in the Timure region, while the couple was on a tour. The floods resulted in at least 390 deaths and over 1,400 people reported missing, many of whom were foreigners in the area for trekking, guided tours, or pilgrimage to a sacred Hindu site.

Dhaval and Megha were last seen at the Hotel Kailash, which is approximately 1.5 km from the checkpoint where they would cross the border. Their tour company lost contact with them around 8:30 that morning. Dhaval Shah, a Navy captain, is believed to have used his training to potentially save himself and his wife. Their family is desperate for the Canadian government's assistance in finding them, as the number of Canadians missing in Nepal and the Tibet region has risen to 30 from 25.

Megha Shah maintains hope that her cousin and his wife will be found, despite the numerous challenges faced.