Kathmandu. The devastating flood in Nepal has caused huge devastation in many areas. According to initial information, A large part of the glacier broke just minutes after the earthquake in Tibet region.after which suddenly huge amount of water and debris entered the rivers. The deluge has damaged roads, bridges, houses and hydroelectric projects. Connectivity to many areas has been lost and hundreds of people are reported missing along with a large number of casualties.
Flood occurred three minutes after the earthquake, fear of glacier breaking
Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal told Parliament that on Wednesday morning local time Earthquake in Tibet region at 8:37 pm Had come. About three minutes later, information about flood was received. On the basis of this incident, it is feared that due to the earthquake, some major event related to glacial lake outburst or glacier occurred, due to which a huge amount of water suddenly flowed downwards. The strong flow of flood engulfed roads, bridges and houses in many areas of Nepal. Relief and rescue agencies are facing a big challenge due to disruption in communication and transportation systems.
Nearly 2,000 feet wide glacier broke at a height of 17 thousand feet
Study of satellite images has revealed the breakage of a large part of the glacier. According to geologist Daniel Sugar of the University of Calgary, about At an altitude of 17,000 feet, about 2,000 feet wide part of the glacier separated and fell down.According to the report, the huge iceberg fell about 4,000 feet. After a large part of snow and rock fell from such a height, there was a huge flood in the Lhende Khola river, which later reached the Bhotekoshi river. After this, a strong flow of water and debris spread in the low-lying areas.
Flood entered the market like a 100 meter high wave
According to Kathmandu Post, Rasuwa’s Chief Customs Officer Rajendra Dhungana described the horrific scene of floods. He told that while coming out, he saw a huge plume of water and smoke like water coming from above rapidly towards Timure Bazaar. According to him, the huge wave of water was coming near rising up to 100 meters high It entered the market and swept away many structures present there within a short time.
42 kilometers of roads and 27 bridges washed away, power projects also damaged
Rasuwa, Dhading and Nuwakot districts are among the areas worst affected by the floods. According to the report, in different areas 22 concrete bridges and five bailey bridges They were swept away by the flood. close to 42 kilometer road There has also been heavy damage to many hydroelectric projects. Information has come to light about damage to many hydroelectric projects due to floods. Due to this, concerns regarding power supply in the affected areas have also increased. Flood waters have reached Nuwakot, Chitwan, Gorkha, Tanahun and Nawalparasi East. The government has declared Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading as disaster affected areas for three months. Immediate steps are being taken to provide medical, relief and other necessary facilities to the affected people.
Many states have issued helpline numbers for Indian citizens.
Following the floods in Nepal, many states in India have activated control rooms and helpline numbers to assist their citizens stranded there.
- Uttar Pradesh: 1070
- Maharashtra: 1070, +91-9321587143
- Telangana: 9871999044, 9949351270, 9618597969
- Rajasthan: 1070, 112, 0141-2851960, 0141-2385776, 0141-2385777, 0141-2227296, 0141-2927392, 0141-2227603
- Odisha: 011-23012807, 7428135044, 8527580245
- Sikkim: 03592201145, 03592202461, 03592202256
Indian Embassy in Nepal also issued emergency numbers
The Indian Embassy in Nepal has issued a relief letter to the affected Indian citizens. +977 985 131 6807, +977 970 910 7500 and +977 981 032 6117 Helpline numbers have been issued. These numbers can also be contacted through WhatsApp. Relief and rescue operations are going on in flood affected areas. The priority of the administration is to trace the missing people, rescue the stranded citizens and restore essential facilities in the affected areas.