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Four Indian-origin Texans Missing After Nepal-Tibet Floods, Sewa International Launches Relief Drive

Four Indian-origin residents of Texas are missing following flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, prompting Sewa International USA to launch a missing persons desk and release $100,000 in relief funds. The non-profit has raised over $55,000 within 24 hours and dispatched supplies to affected areas in Nepal.

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The Missing

Four Indian-origin people from Texas are missing after flash floods struck Nepal and Tibet, according to non-profit Sewa International USA. The organization has set up an emergency missing persons desk and released USD 100,000 in relief funds to assist those affected.

Among the missing are Deepak Ahuja, 60, and Madhu Ahuja, 57, business owners from north Texas. The couple was returning from a Mount Kailash pilgrimage when contact was lost near the Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border. The floods disrupted communication networks in the region. Their daughter, Ashna Ahuja, told reporters, "We all immediately started calling our parents. No answer. We just love them a lot and want them to come home."

Another couple from Murphy, Texas, Archana Suresh and Raghu Rajan, is also unaccounted for in the Rasuwagadhi-Timure sector. Hindustan Times reported that US consular officials estimate around 85 to 90 American citizens were initially reported missing across the affected river basin.

Sewa International's Response

Sewa International USA announced on Tuesday that it has raised more than USD 55,000 within 24 hours through its "Nepal Flash Flood Relief" campaign. The organization has also launched a missing persons portal to help track individuals affected by the disaster.

Srikanth Gundavarapu, President of Sewa International USA, said, "Flash floods have devastated parts of Nepal, killing hundreds and sweeping away many devotees gathered for the Kailash Yatra. It is heart-wrenching to see the suffering and grief of people."

The organization confirmed that several of its own US-based volunteers who were near the border during the disaster are among those missing.

Vinayak Astekar, Sewa's Associate Director for Disaster Response, said, "Sewa's immediate priority is to help families who have lost their homes, are stranded, and face hunger, cold, and health emergencies."

Relief Efforts

Ground relief teams have dispatched shelter materials, 300 heavy-duty tarpaulins, emergency food rations, and medical supplies—including 5,000 packets of oral rehydration solution—to affected communities in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts.

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The Economic Times

Framing: The headline emphasizes the Tibet floods and Sewa International's relief drive, highlighting the release of USD 100K in relief funds — sympathetic and informative

as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Four Indian-origin people from Texas are missing after flash floods struck Nepal and Tibet
Deepak Ahuja, 60, and Madhu Ahuja, 57, went missing while returning from a Mount Kailash pilgrimage
Archana Suresh and Raghu Rajan, a couple from Murphy, Texas,is also unaccounted for in the Rasuwagadhi-Timure sector
Sewa International USA has launched a missing persons desk and released USD 100,000 in relief funds
Ashna Ahuja, daughter of the missing couple, said: 'We all immediately started calling our parents. No answer. We just love them a lot and want them to come home.'
US consular officials estimate that around 85 to 90 American citizens were initially reported missing across the affected river basin
Sewa International USA said Tuesday that it had raised more than USD 55,000 within 24 hours through its 'Nepal Flash Flood Relief' campaign
The organisation launched a missing persons portal
Sewa's President, Srikanth Gundavarapu, said: 'Flash floods have devastated parts of Nepal, killing hundreds and sweeping away many devotees gathered for the Kailash Yatra. It is heart-wrenching to see the suffering and grief of people.'
Sewa's ground teams sent shelter materials, 300 heavy-duty tarpaulins, emergency food rations and medical supplies to affected areas in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts
The medical supplies include 5,000 packets of oral rehydration solution

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Hindustan Times

Framing: Highlights the nonprofit's announcement that 4 Indian-origin people from Texas are missing after Nepal floods and the launch of a USD 100K relief drive — sympathetic and urgent

as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC

Facts Included:

A non-profit organisation said four Indian-origin people from Texas have been missing since the catastrophic Nepal-Tibet flash floods and launched an emergency tracking desk, releasing USD 100,000 in relief funds
Deepak Ahuja anda Madhu Ahuja, business owners from north Texas, were returning from a Mount Kailash pilgrimage when contact was lost near the Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border following the floods that severed local communications networks
Ashna Ahuja, daughter of the missing couple, said: "We all immediately started calling our parents. No answer." and "We just love them a lot and want them to come home."
Texas-headquartered Sewa International USA announced Tuesday that it has raised over USD 55,000 within 24 hours for its "Nepal Flash Flood Relief" drive and established a missing persons portal
Srikanth Gundavarapu, President of Sewa International USA, said: "Flash floods have devastated parts of Nepal, killing hundreds and sweeping away many devotees gathered for the Kailash Yatra"
Srikanth Gundavarapu also said: "It is heart-wrenching to see the suffering and grief of people."
The organisation confirmed that several of its own US-based volunteers who were near the border during the disaster are among those missing
Vinayak Astekar, Sewa's Associate Director for Disaster Response, said: "Sewa's immediate priority is to help families who have lost their homes, are stranded, and face hunger, cold, and health emergencies"
Ground relief teams have dispatched shelter materials, 300 heavy-duty tarpaulins, emergency food rations, and medical supplies-including 5,000 packets of oral rehydration solution-to affected communities in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimA non-profit organisation said four Indian-origin people from Texas have been missing since the catastrophic Nepal-Tibet flash floods and launched an emergency tracking desk, releasing USD 100,000 in relief funds	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, The Economic Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimDeepak Ahuja anda Madhu Ahuja, business owners from north Texas, were returning from a Mount Kailash pilgrimage when contact was lost near the Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border following the floods which severed local communications networks	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, The Economic Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimAshna Ahuja, daughter of the missing couple, said: "We all immediately started calling our parents. No answer." and "We just love them a lot and want them to come home."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, The Economic Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimTexas-headquartered Sewa International USA announced Tuesday that it has raised over USD 55,000 within 24 hours for its "Nepal Flash Flood Relief" drive and established a missing persons portal	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, The Economic Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimSrikanth Gundavarapu, President of Sewa International USA, said: "Flash floods have devastated parts of Nepal, killing hundreds and sweeping away many devotees gathered for the Kailash Yatra"	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, The Economic Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimSrikanth Gundavarapu also said: "It is heart-wrenching to see the suffering and grief of people."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, The Economic Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe organisation confirmed that several of its own US-based volunteers who were near the border during the disaster are among those missing	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, The Economic Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimVinayak Astekar, Sewa's Associate Director for Disaster Response, said: "Sewa's immediate priority is to help families who have lost their homes, are stranded, and face hunger, cold, and health emergencies"	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, The Economic Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimGround relief teams have dispatched shelter materials, 300 heavy-duty tarpaulins, emergency food rations, and medical supplies-including 5,000 packets of oral rehydration solution-to affected communities in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, The Economic Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe missing include Texas-based couple Deepak Ahuja, 60, and Madhu Ahuja, 57, who were returning from a Mount Kailash pilgrimage when contact was lost near Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimAnother couple from Murphy, Texas, Archana Suresh and Raghu Rajan,is also unaccounted for in the Rasuwagadhi-Timure sector	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimUS consular officials estimate that around 85 to 90 American citizens were initially reported missing across the affected river basin	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Economic Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: The Economic Times, Hindustan Times 12 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-02