A week following the devastating floods in Nepal caused by glacial lake outburst, the partner of missing Australian Rishab Iyer continues to await news of his whereabouts. Sarada Viswanathan described the waiting period as “hell,” expressing her unwavering hope despite the challenging circumstances. Iyer went missing after the catastrophic flooding impacted the region bordering Tibet. Search efforts are ongoing, but information remains scarce as authorities assess the widespread damage. Viswanathan remains in contact with officials and is clinging to optimism as the search continues. The event highlights the increased risks associated with glacial lake outburst floods in the Himalayas due to climate change.