Indian Techie Dies After Car Reportedly Swept Away By Flash Floods In Kansas
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A 33-year-old Indian IT professional, Venkatesh Doppalapudi, reportedly died after his car was swept away by flash floodwaters in the US state of Kansas. His body was recovered on Sunday following a multi-agency search operation.
Car Reportedly Swept Away
Doppalapudi, an H-1B visa holder based in Nebraska, was reportedly driving north from Houston on Saturday when his vehicle was caught in rapidly rising floodwaters caused by severe storms.
The storms dumped more than six inches of rain across parts of south-central Kansas, triggering flash floods.
Search Operation Conducted
According to reports, emergency responders in Sumner County received information that a vehicle had become submerged near a bridge on South Oliver Road in Wellington, with a person trapped inside.
Rescue efforts were initially hampered by strong currents, following which authorities deployed drones and the Kansas Highway Patrol Air Unit to assist in the search. His body was reportedly recovered on Sunday.
Consulate Offers Assistance
The Consulate General of India, Houston expressed condolences over the incident and said it was in touch with Doppalapudi’s family and local authorities to assist with legal formalities, including the repatriation of his mortal remains.
In a post on X, the Consulate said Doppalapudi, who was from Andhra Pradesh, had lost his life in the flash floods and extended its heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
