6 days ago
Nepal PM Shah Faces Flood Crisis as Minister Praises Governance
Nepal has been hit by very serious flash floods.
At least 162 people have died, and more than 500 are still missing.
About 300 of the missing people are Indian nationals traveling toward Masarovar.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah visited an affected area to see the damage.
He said the government is using all available resources to rescue people and provide help.
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Shah wants his ministers to deliver results quickly.
Khanal also said Shah gives his team responsibility instead of managing every small detail.
Nepal is working with other countries and thanked India for sending relief supplies.
Flash floods in three districts along Nepal’s Tibet border killed at least 162 people.
More than 500 people remain missing, including about 300 Indian nationals, mostly Masarovar pilgrims.
Prime Minister Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah visited Nuwako and ordered the state apparatus into rescue and relief operations.
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal described Shah as action-oriented, focused on fast results and accessible public services.
Khanal said Nepal is coordinating with foreign embassies and thanked India for sending prompt relief.
- Who
- Nepal Prime Minister Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah and Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal discussed the government’s response; at least 162 people died and more than 500 remain missing.
- What
- Flash floods caused widespread destruction, prompting rescue and relief operations across Nepal.
- Where
- The flooding affected three districts along Nepal’s Tibet border, while Khanal spoke at the NDTV World Anviksha Summit in Kathmandu.
- When
- The floods occurred five months after Shah took office; Shah addressed the nation in a social media update on Thursday.
- Why
- The government is responding to the disaster, locating missing people, protecting foreign nationals and providing immediate rescue and relief.
Key facts
- Reported deaths
- At least 162 people
- People missing
- More than 500
- Missing Indian nationals
- About 300, mostly Masarovar pilgrims
- Affected area
- Three districts along Nepal’s Tibet border
- Prime minister’s response
- Balendra Shah visited Nuwako and said the full state apparatus was being deployed
- International coordination
- Nepal is communicating with foreign embassies about missing foreign nationals
- Relief support
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal thanked India for prompt relief assistance
Quotes
Shisir Khanal
Nepal's foreign minister speaking about Prime Minister Balendra Shah's governing approach
“He wants results, and he wants the results very fast. He's very focused on deliverables. When it is a matter of governance, he wants to see that public services are accessible to Nepali people without much hassle”
NDTV
“He trusts his team. He delegates a lot, and he does not interfere or micromanage in terms of management. But he likes to delegate and expects outcomes from his cabinet minister”
NDTV
Sources
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