World · Malaysia Bureau
Family seeks answers on missing sister after Nepal-Tibet floods
As Deepavali approaches, a Malaysian family grapples with uncertainty over their sister's disappearance following devastating floods that swept across Nepal and Tibet. Manivannan and Yoganandhini Rethinam continue their search for Komathi, holding onto hope during the festival of lights.
LSN Malaysia ·
The festival of lights takes on a darker meaning this year for the Rethinam family, who face an empty seat at their Deepavali celebrations. Komathi, their sister, went missing in the aftermath of the major floods that ravaged Nepal and Tibet, leaving the family searching for answers and any sign of her whereabouts.
Manivannan and Yoganandhini Rethinam have kept their sister close to their hearts even as days turn into weeks without contact. The siblings remain steadfast in their efforts to locate Komathi, navigating the complexities of coordinating search efforts across the affected regions.
The floods that swept through Nepal and Tibet claimed multiple lives and displaced thousands, complicating rescue and recovery operations in the disaster-affected areas. For families like the Rethinkams, the scale of the disaster has made locating missing relatives an arduous undertaking.
As the festival of lights approaches, the family's vigil continues. The Rethinkams' story reflects the ongoing human toll of the natural disaster, with numerous families still seeking closure and reunion with their loved ones months after the catastrophe struck.