Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Nepal Floods Put Uttarakhand’s Champawat SDRF Post On Alert
Heavy rain and severe floods affected Nepal.
Because Nepal is near Uttarakhand, officials are watching the Sharda River carefully.
The SDRF has put its Tanakpur post in Champawat on high alert.
Rescue workers are patrolling places near the river, including Sharda Ghat and Sharda Barrage.
They are checking the river level and looking for dangers.
People have been told not to go unnecessarily near riverbanks or swollen channels.
The SDRF has rescue equipment ready in case someone needs help.
Uttarakhand has also shared phone numbers for people from the state who may be stranded in Nepal.
The SDRF’s Tanakpur post in Uttarakhand’s Champawat district was placed on high alert after severe floods in Nepal.
Teams are monitoring and patrolling the Sharda Ghat, Sharda Barrage, low-lying areas and nearby riverbanks.
Officials are tracking the Sharda River’s water level and coordinating with the local administration.
Residents, travellers and fishermen were warned about strong currents, swollen channels and a possible rise in the river.
Uttarakhand issued helpline numbers for people stranded in Nepal, while the SDRF kept rescue equipment ready.
- Who
- The Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force, local officials, residents, travellers and fishermen are involved; SDRF Commandant Arpan Yaduvanshi ordered the alert.
- What
- The SDRF placed its Tanakpur post on high alert and intensified monitoring and patrolling along the Sharda River.
- When
- August 26, following severe floods in Nepal on Wednesday.
- Where
- Tanakpur and vulnerable areas of Champawat district in Uttarakhand, including Sharda Ghat and Sharda Barrage; the flooding occurred in Nepal.
- Why
- Flooding and heavy rainfall in Nepal raised concerns about a possible rise in the Sharda River and risks to nearby people.
- Alert location
- Tanakpur SDRF post, Champawat district, Uttarakhand
- Trigger
- Severe floods and heavy rainfall in neighbouring Nepal
- Monitored areas
- Sharda Ghat, Sharda Barrage, low-lying areas and surrounding riverbanks
- Public warning
- People were urged to avoid unnecessary visits to riverbanks and swollen water channels and follow administrative safety instructions.
- Rescue readiness
- The SDRF said it was prepared around the clock with life-saving and rescue equipment.
- Helplines
- SEOC numbers are 0135-2710334, 2710335, 2664314, 2664315, 2664316 and 8218867005; toll-free number 1070.
- Government response
- The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority issued helplines for people from the state stranded in Nepal.
