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The devastating and cataclysmic flood in the neighboring country Nepal has created a scene of devastation that has shaken the entire South Asia. After this terrible natural disaster, Nepal’s Foreign Minister has issued a very big and serious warning to powerful neighbors like India and China. The news of about 300 Indian citizens going missing during this devastation in Nepal is coming to light, which has created a stir in the governments of both the countries. Due to global warming and climate change in the Himalayan regions, the continuously melting glaciers are now becoming a major threat to the entire subcontinent, on which it has become very important to take concrete steps in time.
Horrible scene of cataclysmic flood and disaster in Nepal
The recent cloudburst and continuous torrential rains have caused massive devastation in various parts of Nepal. The rivers are in spate and the strong flow of water has washed away houses, bridges and roads in its path. Due to this disaster, many areas of Nepal have been completely cut off from the rest of the country and relief and rescue operations are also being hampered. Local administration and disaster management teams are working day and night, but the scope of the devastation is so large that controlling the situation is proving extremely challenging. Not only the local people were affected by this disaster, but hundreds of foreign citizens present there for travel or work have also become its victims.
Concern increased due to disappearance of 300 Indian citizens
The most worrying thing that has come to light amid this horrific natural disaster is that about 300 Indian citizens are reported missing at different places in Nepal. All these people were present in different areas of Nepal in connection with pilgrimage, tourism or employment. As soon as news of floods and landslides reached India, the Central Government and the Ministry of External Affairs immediately swung into action and started contacting the Nepalese administration. The Indian Embassy is in constant touch with the local authorities for the safe return of the missing Indians and rescue operations have been intensified. Family members are praying for the safety of their loved ones, and the administration is trying to provide all possible help.
‘What melts in the Himalayas’: Foreign Minister’s blunt warning to India and China
Nepal’s Foreign Minister has given a sharp statement after this serious disaster, saying that ‘what melts in the Himalayas affects not only Nepal but the entire region.’ He has warned both the superpowers India and China to stop ignoring the Himalayan ecosystem. Nepal argues that due to the rampant industrial development, environmental pollution and uncontrolled construction work being done by both the countries, the pace of global warming has increased manifold, due to which small Himalayan countries like Nepal are having to suffer the direct and terrible consequences. This warning is a reminder that tampering with nature has now crossed regional boundaries.
Climate change and the big threat looming over the Himalayan regions
Scientists and environmentalists have long warned that the Hindu Kush Himalayan range is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world. The temperature here is increasing much faster than the global average, due to which glaciers are melting very fast and dangerous incidents like glacier lake outburst flood or gloff are coming to the fore. This flood in Nepal is proof that the adverse effects of climate change may become even more dire in the future. India, Nepal and China will have to put aside their political differences and formulate a strong regional strategy to deal with this common environmental crisis, otherwise the coming generations will have to face an even bigger disaster.