PM Modi Condoles Loss of Lives in Nepal Flashfloods, Offers All Possible Help
India is preparing relief supplies and possible disaster response teams as Nepal reports 22 dead and 400 missing after the flash flood.
- On Wednesday, a massive flood swept through Nepal districts bordering Tibet, killing at least 22 people and leaving nearly 400 missing after a surge entered the Bhote Koshi River.
- Originating from the Tibetan side, the surge damaged a 42-kilometre stretch of road and at least a dozen hydropower projects. Officials are investigating whether heavy rainfall, an avalanche, or a glacial lake outburst triggered the flooding.
- Preliminary records indicate 384 travellers are missing, including at least 105 Indians headed for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. The Nepal Tourism Board is working with local agencies to verify these figures.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah on Wednesday, conveying condolences and offering humanitarian assistance. India is preparing to deploy the Indian Air Force and National Disaster Response Force to support relief operations.
- Downstream, authorities in India's Bihar and Uttar Pradesh states have heightened monitoring of the Gandak and Narayani rivers. Officials are tracking the Bhote Koshi flow into the Trishuli River to prepare for potential further surges.
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Nepal floods: Modi speaks to Nepal PM; IAF, NDRF on standby
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah to convey condolences for lives lost in recent floods and offered India's full humanitarian assistance. Devastating floods in central Nepal, originating from Tibet, have caused significant damage and left hundreds missing, including Indians. India's teams are coordinating rescue and relief efforts.
PM Modi Speaks with Nepal PM; Conveys Condolences on Loss of Lives Due to Floods, Says India Ready to Provide Assistance
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences over the loss of lives due to floods in the Himalayan nation. He said India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance. World News | PM Modi Speaks with Nepal PM; Conveys Condolences on Loss of Lives Due to Floods, Says India Ready to Provide Assistance.
Nepal floods: PM Modi speaks to Balendra Shah, offers humanitarian assistance
A sudden, massive flood swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet, killing several people, causing extensive devastation at settlements along the river and damaging at least a dozen hydropower projects
PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Nepal flashfloods, offers all possible help
Srinagar, Aug 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to his Nepali counterpart Balendra Shah and conveyed his condolences on the loss of lives in flashfloods. Taking to micro-blogging site X, PM Modi said: “Spoke to Prime Minister Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods in Nepal. The people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time. India is re…
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