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Pasadena restaurant employees with loved ones in Nepal endure painful wait
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Lolita Lopez and Jonathan Lloyd , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 28, 2026
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Key points The death toll has climbed above 570, with over 1,900 people reported missing. One individual, Manika Panta, has not slept while trying to get in touch with family and friends.
Devastating floods have occurred on the border with China, resulting in hundreds of deaths and many more missing. The death toll has climbed above 570, with over 1,900 people reported missing. A new lake formed upstream poses a further risk of flooding, according to authorities.
Employees with ties to the affected area are enduring a painful wait to contact loved ones. One individual, Manika Panta, has not slept while trying to get in touch with family and friends.
Further details on the disaster and its impact are available, including information on how to help those affected by the catastrophic floods.
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Category: business Published: August 28, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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