6 days ago
Nepal Flash Floods Kill 157 as India Sends Aid
A very large flood struck parts of Nepal.
At least 157 people died, according to local media reports.
Many other people are still missing, including tourists and security personnel.
The flood began after an avalanche blocked a river tributary.
Water then rushed into areas near the Nepal-China border.
Several districts were badly affected by flooding and landslides.
India sent 10 tonnes of relief supplies to help people recover.
The RSS expressed sorrow and said it would make every possible effort to assist victims.
At least 157 people were killed and hundreds more were reported missing after flash floods struck Nepal.
The flooding affected Rasuwa, Dhading, Nuwakot, Chitwan and eastern Nawalparasi districts.
Reports said 391 tourists and 44 security personnel were among those missing.
An avalanche blocked the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi River before the flood hit Timure near the Nepal-China border.
India provided Nepal with 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, while the RSS pledged to help victims.
- Who
- At least 157 people were killed, while tourists, security personnel and other residents were affected; the RSS and India offered assistance.
- What
- Flash floods caused deaths, widespread damage and disappearances in Nepal.
- Where
- The affected areas included Rasuwa, Dhading, Nuwakot, Chitwan and eastern Nawalparasi, with the flood first hitting Timure near Rasuwagadhi on the Nepal-China border.
- When
- The severe flooding occurred on Wednesday morning, according to the RSS statement.
- Why
- An avalanche blocked the flow of the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi River, causing the flooding.
Key facts
- Reported deaths
- At least 157 people
- Missing people
- 391 tourists and 44 security personnel were reported missing
- Affected districts
- Rasuwa, Dhading, Nuwakot, Chitwan and eastern Nawalparasi
- Flood trigger
- An avalanche blocked the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi River
- Initial impact site
- Timure, near Rasuwagadhi on the Nepal-China border
- Indian assistance
- 10 tonnes of humanitarian relief materials
- RSS response
- The organisation expressed condolences and pledged to provide possible assistance
Quotes
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
Indian volunteer organization that issued a statement about the Nepal floods
“We stand ready to assist the victims of this disaster and will make every possible effort to provide help. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh appeals to all people to come forward with every possible assistance in this unprecedented situation.”
thehansindia.com
“The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh expresses its profound condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives, as well as to the affected and injured, due to the devastating floods that struck the northern border regions of Nepal.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
Related news
India Sends More Aid as Nepal Flood Rescue Continues
Nepal Flash Floods Leave Hundreds Missing as India Sends Aid
India Sends 10 Tonnes of Aid After Nepal Floods
Nepal Flash Flood Kills 162 as Missing Counts Diverge
Nepal Flash Flood Death Toll Conflicts as Hundreds Remain Missing
Nepal-Tibet Flash Flood Leaves Dead, Hundreds Missing
Nepal Thanks India as Glacial Disaster Rescue Efforts Continue
Nepal Warns of Heavy Rain After Deadly Floods
Nepal Flood Exposes Delayed Alerts and Cross-Border Warning Gaps
India to Rebuild Nepal School After Principal Saves 1,600
Maharashtra Mountaineers Join Search for Missing Nepal Trekkers
