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Mumbai-based mountaineer and doctor Milind Chitlay is reportedly missing following devastating flash floods in Nepal. His family, associates and trekking community have been unable to contact him amid communication disruptions in flood-hit areas. Chitlay, co-founder of Hills and Trails, is an experienced mountaineer who fellow trekkers said had visited Nepal more than 18-19 times for expeditions.

Mumbai: Mumbai-based mountaineer and medical practitioner Dr Milind P Chitlay, co-founder of Hills and Trails, is among those reported missing following devastating flash floods in Nepal, with his family, associates and members of the city's trekking community unable to establish contact with him.

Chitlay's close associates said they have so far received no confirmation about his safety. The communication network in several parts of Nepal has reportedly been disrupted following the floods, making it difficult to establish contact with people stranded in affected areas.

"It is difficult to say anything at this stage, as the communication system in Nepal is not working properly," a member of Mumbai's trekking community said, as quoted by . The person added that the community had managed to establish contact with another trekking group whose members were safe.

Chitlay Had Led Several Nepal Treks