Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah and offered condolences on the loss of lives in a flash flood. He said India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance and that Indian teams are coordinating closely with the Nepalese authorities on rescue and relief. In a message on X, Modi said the people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal during this difficult time.
The water level of the Trishuli river rose suddenly at Furke Khola, about 160 km from the Indian border. A Central Water Commission (CWC) advisory and media reports attribute the surge to suspected flash flood or Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) activity near the Nepal-China border. The flood has caused loss of lives in Nepal.
Its impact is likely to travel downstream into the Gandak river in India, which is why the response has extended to Indian states along the border.
Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the Chief Ministers of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. In a post on X, he called the devastation deeply tragic, expressed condolences to the families who lost loved ones, and said the Government of India stands with Nepal in this hour of crisis.
Shah said the local administration and rescue teams, along with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), have been placed on high alert in border areas likely to be affected. The Bihar and Uttar Pradesh governments have taken measures such as required evacuation and other support for local communities near the India-Nepal border. Both states have been advised to stay alert and keep a close watch on the situation.
Officers of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Defence are continuously tracking developments. According to the CWC, the water level in reservoirs on the Nepal side is falling and the situation is under control. No panic-like situation has arisen.
There are reports of Indian tourists missing in Nepal. The Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu have issued emergency numbers for assistance and information on Indian nationals affected by the flash floods. People needing help can contact the embassy on +977 985 131 6807 and +977 970 910 7500.
Floods on the Trishuli can propagate into the Gandak and affect Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, which makes coordinated early warning and Centre-state preparedness necessary. Himalayan river hazards of this kind cross borders, and India's response here is part of its neighbourhood-first approach to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
With reference to the recent flash flood on the Trishuli river, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Bihar and Uttar Pradesh were put on alert after the Trishuli flash flood in Nepal.
Statement-II: Floods on the Trishuli can propagate into the Gandak river and affect Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Which one of the following statements about the response to the Trishuli flash flood is not correct?
