Video.
South London Hindu temple prays for missing members after deadly floods in Nepal
Updated: 01/09/2026 – 13:47 GMT+2
Sixteen members of a south London Hindu temple remain missing after a flood near Nepal and Tibet, leaving families waiting for news of loved ones.
Members of a south London Hindu temple gathered for a prayer meeting as 16 members remain missing following a catastrophic flood in the border area between Nepal and Tibet.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
The group had been on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a site considered holy by several religions.
Among those missing are the parents of 22-year-old Prajval Haldia, who described the loss and uncertainty as deeply painful.
Families and fellow worshippers continue to wait for news as search efforts focus on finding those still unaccounted for.
Top stories
Now playing
Next
South London Hindu temple prays for missing members after deadly floods in Nepal
Now playing
Next
Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate Yeshiva student’s release in Elad amid draft dispute
Now playing
Next
Buenos Aires welcomes 800 couples for Tango BA World Championship
Now playing
Next
Latest news bulletin | September 1st, 2026 – Morning
Now playing
Next
World Nomad Games open in Bishkek before an audience of world leaders
Now playing
Next
One killed, one injured as woman randomly stabs people in Times Square
Now playing
Next
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis convicted of murder in 1996 killing of Tupac
Now playing
Next
Von der Leyen warns of worsening disaster risks, touts preparedness
Now playing
Next
Flash flood hits Grand Canyon’s Phantom Ranch
Now playing
Next
Italy keeps Schengen suspension with Spain in place for 15 more days
Now playing
Next
EU defence ministers meet amid increased Russia threats
Now playing
Next
Lake Ontario or Lake America? Google Maps plays both sides
Now playing
Next
Mud, flippers and snorkels: Wales celebrates 40 years of bog racing
Now playing
Next
We need to use Russian assets to fund Ukraine, Swedish Foreign Minister says
Now playing
Next
Cigarettes are on the decline in the EU, but how popular are smoking and vaping still?
Now playing
Next
11 EU countries demand end to ‘obstructive’ vetoes on foreign policy