She went to Nepal for her birthday. Now her husband is searching for her

Jiwan Jyoti, 50, of Lexington, Massachusetts, traveled to Nepal to celebrate her birthday with a pilgrimage through the Himalayan region. She is among more than 4,000 people reported missing after devastating floods swept Nepal last week. Officials said on Monday that the death toll had risen to at least 900. Jyoti’s husband, Sanjeev Rai, has traveled to Nepal in a desperate effort to locate her and learn what happened after she called family from the region shortly before the disaster. The call came about 30 minutes before floods overwhelmed river basins along the trekking routes, according to family accounts. Rai spoke to a local news outlet from Boston, expressing his determination to bring her home. The flood aftermath has drawn international attention, with about 100 Americans reported among those still missing. The U.S. State Department said it is not aware of any American deaths so far and is coordinating with Nepalese authorities to support recovery efforts, warn travelers, and help account for citizens who may have been affected. The situation has complicated travel plans in the region and heightened concerns about safety and evacuation operations for foreign visitors and pilgrims.