Nepal Flood Disaster Deepens; Death Toll Reaches 95
What Happened
A devastating flash flood struck Nepal's Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, killing at least 95 people and more than 400 people are reported missing, including foreign tourists. Several reports indicate over 100 Indians are among the missing. Rescue teams are battling difficult conditions to reach affected areas. Authorities in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh are on alert due to the risk of rising water levels in rivers flowing from Nepal, including the Gandak system. The NDRF has been placed on high alert.
Key Takeaways
The disaster has become one of Nepal's worst flood emergencies in recent years, with cross-border implications for India as authorities monitor downstream river levels and continue large-scale rescue efforts.