My dear friend and board member of LeapingStone, Melayha Fluke, has been on a trip to India — specifically the Ladakh region.  She has been staying in Leh, the main city in this Himalayan area.   

News was received that heavy overnight rains had caused huge mudslides there.  As of yesterday 125 people were confirmed dead.  The death toll is expected to rise as there are villages downstream that have yet to be reached by rescue teams.   Thousands more are homeless. 

Thankfully,  Melayha is okay! 

I spoke with her husband Matt last night, and he had two brief phone conversations with her.  Things are pretty confusing, but the guest house where she is staying was not hit.  

The airport was damaged, but the runways have been cleared and relief flights are starting.  Melayha is trying to get home, but flights are limited.  I will let you know more as soon as I have more information.

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