Tempe temple leader missing after Nepal floods kill 900
September 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM MT · via AZFamily · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
A Tempe temple leader and nine pilgrims are missing after catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet killed more than 900 people. The group was on a sacred pilgrimage when the disaster struck.
The flooding represents one of the region's worst natural disasters in recent years. Search and rescue operations continue for the missing pilgrims.
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