Nepal Flash Floods Live Updates: At least 160 people, including 3 in Tibet, have died, and several others, including 142 Indians, are missing, as a sudden, massive flash flood hit Nepal on Wednesday, washing away villages and many project sites in a region bordering Tibet, according to news agency AFP. The Nepal Army said 14 helicopters and disaster response teams have been deployed for rescue and relief.
Expressing condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones in this disaster, Shah said on ‘X’ that the Central government stands with Nepal in this hour of crisis. Citing Central Police Spokesperson Deputy Inspector General of Police Abinarayan Kafle, Nepal News reported that at least eight bodies have been recovered from Nuwakot and Dhading districts so far. Vigilance has been stepped up in Uttarakhand’s border district of Champawat following severe floods in Nepal on Wednesday. The World Bank on Wednesday offered Nepalese Rs. The Delhi Transport Corporation is closely monitoring the flood situation in Nepal, and presently there is no disruption in the international bus service between Delhi and Kathmandu, a senior transport department official said on Wednesday.
The SDRF’s Tanakpur team is continuously monitoring and patrolling vulnerable riverbank areas, including the Sharda Ghat, the Sharda Barrage, and surrounding localities. The team is keeping a close watch on the river’s water level and potential risks while maintaining coordination with the local administration. Soon after news of the flood spread, the World Bank’s Country Director for Nepal, David Sislen, informed Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle that up to NRs. The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) runs buses between the two capital cities three days a week from the Ambedkar Stadium Terminal near Delhi Gate. (PTI) Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah has pitched for unity after a deadly flash flood swept the Himalayan nation. “Please be patient. The government takes full responsibility for your rescue, treatment, food and shelter. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay expressed his deepest condolences over the devastating flash floods in Nepal that have claimed numerous lives and left many, including pilgrims from Tamil Nadu, missing. In a statement, he conveyed his grief to the bereaved families, urged government authorities to expedite search and rescue operations, and prayed for the safe return and speedy recovery of all affected victims. “A terrible and tragic flash flood has taken place at Gyirong in Tibet – China, and one of our Kailash groups was caught in it. The disaster destroyed key roads and critical infrastructure while sweeping through villages along the Nepal-China border across Rasuwa and Dhading districts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah to express deep condolences over the loss of lives caused by the devastating flash floods. During the conversation, PM Modi assured Nepal of India’s full support and extended all possible humanitarian and relief assistance to aid in search, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts. India is preparing to send relief material to flood-hit Nepal as soon as possible to assist in search, rescue, and rehabilitation operations following the devastating flash floods. Read more The Nepal government has deployed two Army helicopters for search and rescue operations. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has also called a meeting to discuss the flooding and the government response. Residents living in low-lying areas and along riverbanks have been advised to move to safer, elevated locations immediately. Authorities have also urged people to avoid unnecessary travel along the Prithvi Highway and other riverside routes as rescue and emergency teams remain on standby. District-level disaster management authorities are coordinating rescue operations and mobilising emergency resources in the affected areas.
The flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River at around 9 am (local time), reportedly coming from the direction of Tibet. 25 billion ($163.88 million) in emergency financial assistance to flood-hit Nepal for the rescue, relief and reconstruction of affected areas, according to the Ministry of Finance. 25 billion could be mobilised from various sources as emergency assistance. (PTI) The Indian Embassy in China on Wednesday issued an advisory providing contact points for Indian nationals stranded in flash floods in areas along the Tibet-Nepal border to seek assistance. Nearly 100 people were killed and over 750, including 133 Indian nationals, remain missing after a massive flash flood originating in Tibet swept through central Nepal, devastating several towns and villages, washing away critical bridges, and crippling a dozen hydropower projects. Indian nationals can contact Chinese officials on the ground at 0086 139 8999 0012, it said. (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath about the expected surges in rivers in the two states after devastating flash floods in Nepal. At least 95 people have been reported dead. At least 77 pilgrims from Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation are missing after horrific flash floods hit Nepal this morning. Death count in Nepal flash flood rises to 46, news agency PTI reported. The death count from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to at least 22. Nearly 400 pilgrims, including over 100 Indian nationals travelling for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, have lost contact in the Rasuwagadhi checkpoint area following early Wednesday morning flash floods. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported that a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Tibet preceded the devastating flash flood in Nepal. At least 16 bodies have been recovered following the flash floods in the Bhote Koshi River across Nepal’s Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts. Additionally, 32 security personnel, comprising officers from the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force, are currently reported missing. 105 Indians among 384 tourists missing in Nepal flash floods Photo Credit: Reuters At least eight people have died, and several others remain missing as a flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River swept through Nepal’s Nuwakot and Dhading districts. Photo Credit: Reuters At least 8 bodies recovered after flash floods hit Nepal, local media reports High-alert warnings have been issued for settlements along riverbanks in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan districts that face flood risks.
The sudden rise in water caused widespread destruction in Timure in the Rasuwa district and the nearby Syafrubesi area, with vehicles, goods and other property washed away, the Nepal Army said in a statement. The Prime Minister’s Office has said that Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police personnel have been deployed in Rasuwa and surrounding areas to intensify efforts for rescue and relief activities in view of the devastating flood. The Tanakpur post of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has been placed on high alert, and people have been urged to stay away from the banks of the Sharda River, officials said. The Tanakpur post in Champawat district has been put on high alert under the instructions of SDRF Commandant Arpan Yaduvanshi, according to officials. “In view of the recent flash flood in the border areas in the Tibet Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China, Indian nationals stranded in the vicinity can seek assistance from the following contact points,” the embassy said in a social media post. “The devastation caused by the floods in Nepal is extremely heartbreaking,” he said. In times of such a disaster, we all need to stand together,” he said in a statement. The team was at the immigration office on its way back from Kailash Mansarovar, the spiritual leader said in an online post. While on their way back, they were at the immigration office when the flood occurred and the building and much of the town seems to have been flooded,” Sadhguru said. Police officials told the news agency AP that additional bodies have been recovered along the swollen Bhote Koshi River as search and rescue teams continue operations across the worst-affected districts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading. Spokesperson for the Bagmati Province Police Office, one body was recovered in Rasuwa, nine in Nuwakot, and six in Dhading, according to SSP Rajendra Prasad Dhamala. The floodwater came from the Tibetan side of the border, causing extensive damage in Nepal, according to Nepali media reports.
The tremor struck the region earlier in the morning before floodwaters swept through the Bhote Koshi River.
