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In a fierce and unexpected fury of nature, flash floods have caused massive devastation in Rasuwa, Dhading and Nuwakot districts of Nepal bordering Tibet. So far, 7 people have been confirmed dead in this disaster, while hundreds of people including 105 Indian citizens are reported missing. This devastation in Nepal is also having a direct impact on India’s border states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, due to which the administration has started taking vigilance on war footing.
Flood caused by bursting of glacial lake in Tibet, more than 384 people missing
According to Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) data, a total of more than 384 people are missing after floods and landslides in Rasuwa and its surrounding areas, including 291 foreign tourists and 93 Nepali citizens. The missing foreign passengers include 105 Indian citizens, 37 NRIs and citizens of the US, UK, Malaysia, South Africa, Australia and the Netherlands.
Apart from this, 9 policemen posted at Timure Border Post are also missing. According to the local administration, only 7 mm of rain has been recorded in the Rasuwa area during the last 24 hours, which makes it clear that this massive flood is not due to local rain, but due to the bursting of a glacial lake in the upper part of Tibet.
Relief and rescue operations continue by Nepal Government and Indian Embassy.
The Government of Nepal has deployed 14 helicopters for relief and rescue operations, however rescue teams are having difficulty landing due to the local helipad in Timure being washed away. Nepal Tourism Board has launched an emergency helpline number to help people in distress. (1234, 1144, and 9851289445) Have been issued.
Along with this, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has also created a special emergency number to help the affected Indian citizens in Nepal. (+977 985 131 6807, +977 970 910 7500) Have activated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Prime Minister of Nepal on phone and assured all possible humanitarian assistance in this tragic time.
Serious threat of flood in 8 districts of Bihar, Gandak river in spate
After the water level in Nepal’s Trishuli and Gandak catchment areas reached dangerous levels, Bihar’s disaster management department has issued a warning of flash flood waves up to 3 meters high in the Gandak river.
In view of the seriousness of the situation, high alert has been declared in 8 districts including West Champaran (Bettiah), East Champaran (Motihari), Gopalganj, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Sitamarhi and Shivhar. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary over phone and took stock of the entire situation and deployed NDRF and SDRF teams in Gopalganj, Muzaffarpur and Bettiah.
Strict monitoring and instructions of CM Yogi in the border districts of Uttar Pradesh also
The effect of this terrible deluge of Nepal is also being seen in the eastern areas of Uttar Pradesh. Expressing concern on social media platform X, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that he prayed to Lord Pashupatinath for everyone’s safety.
In view of the rising water level of Gandak and Narayani rivers in Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts, CM Yogi has instructed the local administration to be completely alert and ensure necessary preparations. The administration has increased surveillance in the low-lying areas bordering Nepal and has strictly advised villagers not to go near rivers.