Nepal flash floods: How a tea break saved lives of 5 Chhattisgarh friends
Five friends from Raipur found themselves in a life-threatening situation in Nepal when they narrowly escaped flash floods. A timely tea break allowed them to stay clear of the destruction caused by the surging Trishuli river, which swept away vehicles and debris. Huddled in safety for two anxious days, they eventually returned home without harm, relieved and thankful.
RAIPUR: Five friends from Chhattisgarh narrowly escaped death in the flash floods that ravaged the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river valleys in Nepal on Wednesday. However, a tea break during their journey saved their lives. Narayan Sen, Dinesh Ojha, Prem Singh Jagat, Yatendra Prakash and Dinesh Singh Thakur, aged between 50 and 60 years, were returning home when they stopped for tea at a hotel in Malekhu town in Dhading district on August 26.
Upon learning about the washed away bridge and the flood, they realized they might have been trapped if they hadn't stopped for tea. They spent a night in their car, sheltered by locals and authorities, as the Trishuli river continued to swell. The friends took shelter at a higher spot at Malekhu, witnessing the devastation of entire villages, buildings, offices, and hydropower projects.
They expressed gratitude to the local administration and police for their assistance, despite the lack of electricity and water. Thakur praised the administration and police for their support and the internet connectivity that kept them in touch with their families. The friends, who had planned to visit Pashupatinath Temple and other tourist attractions, returned home on August 28.
They expressed relief at being reunited with their families and shared a comforting moment when local women security personnel tied rakhis on their wrists, signifying their connection to the Rakhi festival and the safety offered by the local community.
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