{
  "id": 3679626,
  "title": "Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods: Actress Manasi Parekh Reveals She Was Supposed To Be At Gyirong Port On Aug 27, Says 'Life Is Uncertain'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nepal-tibet-flash-floods-actress-manasi-parekh-reveals-she-was",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T05:31:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/nepal-tibet-flash-floods-actress-manasi-parekh-reveals-she-was-supposed-to-be-at-gyirong-port-on-aug-27-says-life-is-uncertain"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actress Manasi Parekh, currently in China as part of Sadhguru’s Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage, revealed she was scheduled to be at Gyirong Port in Tibet just hours before devastating flash floods struck the area on August 27. Manasi shared images of the destruction on social media, expressing her shock and hoping followers would pray for those affected. She posted a video of the floods with the caption, “This is what happened We were supposed to be here tomorrow morning.” The actress later shared another video of the same location, recorded when she was welcomed there five days prior, highlighting the stark contrast. Manasi emphasized that \"Life is uncertain but what has happened is absolutely heartbreaking. We are constantly praying for the people affected by this tragedy.\" Flash floods caused massive destruction along the Nepal-Tibet border, affecting homes, roads, bridges, and hydropower infrastructure in Nepal’s Rasuwa district and the Gyirong region of Tibet. Gyirong Port, a crucial border crossing, suffered significant damage with roads, communication networks, and power connections disrupted. While initial reports suggested a 4.4-magnitude earthquake may have triggered the disaster, later assessments indicated an ice-rock avalanche or landslide may have blocked the Lhende River, forming a temporary dam before a surge of water and debris swept downstream. Investigations into the exact cause are ongoing. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah, offering solidarity and promising all possible humanitarian assistance.",
  "summary": "Actress Manasi Parekh, who is currently in China as part of Sadhguru’s Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage, revealed that she was supposed to be at Gyirong Port in Tibet just hours before the area was hit by devastating flash floods. Manasi shared visuals of the destruction on social media and said she was safe. However, she expressed heartbreak over the tragedy and urged her followers to pray for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}