Archive · 26 Aug 2026
NDRF Raises Alert as Nepal Flood Wave Threatens Bihar, UP
A sudden rise in a river in Nepal may send a large amount of water into the Gandak River.
This could cause flooding near parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in India.
The rise may be connected to a suspected Glacial Lake Outburst Flood.
The National Disaster Response Force is watching the rivers closely.
It has placed 20 rescue teams in the two Indian states.
Nine teams are in Bihar and 11 are in Uttar Pradesh.
Extra teams are ready in case the situation becomes worse.
Some rescuers may also be flown to Nepal if Nepal asks India for help.
The National Disaster Response Force said it is on high alert over possible flash-flood impacts from Nepal.
A suspected Glacial Lake Outburst Flood event caused a sudden rise in Nepal’s Trishuli River near Furke Khola.
The resulting flood wave could travel downstream through the Gandak River toward border areas of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
The National Disaster Response Force deployed 20 teams: nine in Bihar and 11 in Uttar Pradesh.
Additional rescuers are on standby, while some teams could be airlifted to Nepal if its government requests assistance.
- Who
- The National Disaster Response Force, the Central Water Commission, and authorities in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are monitoring the situation.
- What
- A suspected flood event in Nepal may cause a flood wave to move through the Gandak River and threaten downstream areas.
- When
- The National Disaster Response Force issued its updated alert at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
- Where
- The situation involves Nepal’s Trishuli River near Furke Khola and border areas of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh along the Gandak River.
- Why
- A sudden rise in the Trishuli River was reported, possibly because of suspected Glacial Lake Outburst Flood activity near the Nepal-China border.
- Response status
- The National Disaster Response Force is on high alert and maintaining a close watch.
- Teams deployed
- Twenty rescue teams have been deployed across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
- Bihar deployment
- Nine teams were reported in Bihar, including West Champaran.
- Uttar Pradesh deployment
- Eleven teams were reported in Uttar Pradesh, including Kushinagar.
- River risk
- The anticipated flood wave is expected to travel downstream through the Gandak River.
- Possible Nepal assistance
- Some rescuers are ready to be airlifted from the Indian Air Force station in Ghaziabad if Nepal requests assistance.
- Reported discrepancy
- The statement listed Muzaffarnagar among the Bihar deployments while separately describing 11 teams in Uttar Pradesh.