‘There is still no answer’: Nepali expat in Sharjah awaits news of missing friend in devastating floods
Dubai: When devastating floods struck Nepal on August 26, Nepali expatriate Dipesh Poudel initially did not realise the scale of the disaster. (Have you been affected by the floods in Nepal? Write to us here and tell us your story.) According to him, floods and landslides have been common in Nepal during this time of the year, and Poudel, 36, was more concerned about the safety of his family in…
Nepali expatriate Dipesh Poudel, residing in Sharjah, is anxiously awaiting news about his missing friend Pemba Sherpa following devastating floods in Nepal. Despite having initially not grasped the extent of the disaster, Poudel, who moved to Sharjah in 2020 and works as a property valuer in Dubai, expresses shock upon witnessing the flooding videos circulating on social media.
Poudel's friend, Sherpa, who lives in Dubai and returned to Nepal last year, was part of a group of 27 people, including seven Nepalese support staff, travelling to Tibet for a tour. On August 26, Sherpa informed Poudel that they were heading toward the border; however, no further communication was received, and the group remains missing.
The Nepalese government is actively involved in rescue efforts, but the magnitude of the disaster has made the operation challenging. Poudel, along with other family members of the missing, is relying on the government and international support to locate their loved ones. He thanks the UAE government for its relief aid, which he believes is the largest provided to Nepal so far.
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