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Nepali Minnesotans collect aid for communities devastated by Himalayan flooding

Podcast: Minnesota Now
Published: Aug 31, 2026
Duration seconds: 410
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Summary

The death toll is rising in Nepal and Tibet after devastating flash floods in the Himalayan region. More than 900 people have died and more than 4,700 are still missing. In Minnesota, the Nepali diaspora is coming together for relief efforts . Deepak Chaulagai, a board member with the Association of Nepalis in Minnesota, joined MPR News host Kelly Gordon with details.