6 days ago
Celebrities and India Support Nepal Flood Relief Efforts
Severe floods and landslides have badly damaged parts of Nepal.
At least 157 people have died, and nearly 400 people are still unaccounted for in reports cited by the articles.
Some of the missing people are foreigners and security personnel.
Nepal’s Tourism Board said about 105 Indians were among foreigners reported missing after a flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River area.
Roads, bridges, hydropower projects and other buildings were destroyed.
Actor Sonu Sood offered food, shelter and help rebuilding homes.
Manisha Koirala and other public figures asked people to pray and stay safe.
India sent relief supplies and medical assistance while rescue teams continued searching.
Nepal’s floods and landslides killed at least 157 people and left nearly 400 unaccounted for.
Around 105 Indians were reportedly missing after a Bhote Koshi River flash flood in Rasuwa.
Nepal reported extensive damage to hydropower projects, bank branches, bridges and highways across three districts.
Sonu Sood offered food, shelter and rebuilding assistance, while Manisha Koirala urged prayers for Nepal.
India delivered 10 tons of humanitarian relief and mobilised medical and disaster assistance for Nepal.
- Who
- Flood-affected people in Nepal, missing foreigners and security personnel, rescue teams, Indian relief authorities, and public figures including Sonu Sood and Manisha Koirala.
- What
- Floods and landslides caused deaths, disappearances and widespread infrastructure destruction, prompting celebrity support and humanitarian relief.
- Where
- Several parts of Nepal, including the Rasuwa area and the Bhote Koshi River; Indian assistance reached Kathmandu.
- When
- Following the mid-morning disaster; search-and-rescue operations were continuing.
- Why
- Relief and rescue efforts aim to support victims, locate missing people and help Nepal recover from the damage.
Key facts
- Confirmed deaths
- At least 157 people
- People unaccounted for
- Nearly 400, according to reports cited
- Reported missing Indians
- Around 105, according to preliminary agency records cited by Nepal’s Tourism Board
- Other missing figures
- Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Office cited 391 foreigners and 44 security personnel among those missing
- Infrastructure damage
- Nine hydropower projects, nine commercial bank branches, 19 motorable bridges and roughly 40 kilometres of highway were destroyed or swept away
- Indian assistance
- India delivered 10 tons of humanitarian relief and sent medical and disaster assistance to Kathmandu
- Celebrity response
- Sonu Sood offered food, shelter and rebuilding help; Manisha Koirala urged prayers for Nepal
Quotes
Manisha Koirala
Actor born in Nepal who urged prayers for flood victims
“India's HADR and medical assistance has reached Kathmandu. More assistance is being mobilised to support relief efforts.”
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“Nepal, you are not alone. We are coming with food, shelter and the strength to help you rebuild.”
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Sources
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