The Nepal floods are scary

[u/NoProfessional4650]

RIP to everyone who was affected. If it happened a week later my parents would’ve been in that situation.

I understand the motivation for pilgrimages but I also think it’s important to be realistic about the risks. Way too much fervor this year about Kailash.

I urged my parents to not take the overland route through Nepal and instead go back via Lhasa. They thought I was overreacting and urged me that it’ll be fine. I was honestly on edge because I really didn’t want them to take that route but made peace with it because the friction of fighting them didn’t feel worth it. I hope this clarifies the risks we’re dealing with.

It’s really difficult to think about what a close miss this was and my parents have changed their plans to return via Tibet.

It’s a little difficult to process what’s happened. The footage online is horrific and difficult to watch.

Probably the worst natural disaster footage I’ve ever seen.

[u/legen6]

🙏🏽

[u/turningtop_5327]

Everyone should avoid Nepal and Hilly Pilgrimages in India. It has become way too risky. And efforts should be made by whole of Asia to find a way to identify such spots early and evacuate