Nepal Flood Update: 359 bodies recovered so far in Nepal flood, 1500 missing including 288 Indians; Government said- again danger of flood

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Nepal Flood Update: According to Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal, there are more than 300 Indians in it. Relief and rescue operations are going on amidst bad weather, debris and broken roads.

Nepal Flood Update : So far 359 bodies have been recovered after the severe floods in Nepal. Till 5 pm on Thursday, maximum 132 dead bodies were found in Chitwan district. According to reports, the search is on for around 1,500 people. These also include 288 Indian citizens. At the same time, 21 Indians have been rescued safely, out of which 11 have been identified.

Meanwhile, the administration has again issued an alert of flood danger in Bhotekoshi river. Satellite images received from China have revealed the formation of a lake at the flooded site due to stagnation of river water. The water in the lake is increasing and there is a danger of it breaking. People living in the lower areas of the Bhotekoshi river, travelers and those engaged in rescue operations have been advised to stay away from the river banks and risk areas.

Death toll in flood reached 332

The death toll in the flood has increased to 332. According to Nepal Police, till 3:50 pm on Thursday, so many bodies were recovered from 8 districts. Maximum 121 dead bodies have been found in Chitwan. After this, 74 bodies were recovered in East Nawalparasi, 29 each in Dhading and Gorkha, 28 in Nuwakot, 19 in Tanahun, 17 in Rasuwa and 15 in West Nawalparasi.

Former DRDO chief G. 31 pilgrims, including Sathish Reddy and his wife, are stranded in Tibet. All of them had gone on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. His return has been affected due to bad weather.

Nepalese army saved 116 people

Nepali Army safely evacuated 116 people from Timure area of ​​Rasuwa on Wednesday morning. Of these, 95 are Nepalese and 21 are Indian citizens. Apart from this, 7 Nepali citizens trapped in a tunnel were also rescued safely. Despite bad weather and damaged roads, rescue teams are continuing to search for people under the debris.

5.2 magnitude earthquake caused by landslide

Strong tremors were felt near the Nepal-China border at 8:37 am on Wednesday. This area is located north of Kathmandu. Initially the US Geological Survey i.e. USGS had described it as an earthquake of 4.4 magnitude. Meanwhile, a large part of the mountain broke with ice and rocks and fell into the Lhende Khola river. This river is a tributary of Bhotekoshi and originates from China and enters Nepal.

The real reason came to light after scientific investigation

According to scientists, there is a possibility of a large part of the glacier breaking off from the mountain. However, it may take several weeks to determine the actual cause of the incident. USGS later clarified that it was not an earthquake. The landslide from the mountain was so powerful that it caused a shock equivalent to a 5.2 magnitude earthquake. That means the shock was not due to earthquake, but due to landslide.

Concern increased in Bihar and UP

The impact of floods is likely to be visible in India mainly in the Gandak River and its associated rivers in Bihar. There is an alert of a flood wave about 3 meters high coming from Nepal. Special vigilance is being maintained in West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Saran, Muzaffarpur and Vaishali.

Sitamarhi and Shivhar are also being monitored. Nepal’s water will reach Gandak through Trishuli river. This may increase the water level in low-lying areas of Bihar. Alert has also been issued in Maharajganj and Kushinagar of Uttar Pradesh.

President gave instructions to PM Balen

Nepalese President Ramchandra Paudel spoke to Prime Minister Balen Shah on phone. He asked to deploy the entire machinery of the government for search and rescue of people affected by Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa. The President appealed to speed up relief and rescue operations.

Prime Minister Balen Shah informed him about the loss of life and property. He said that security and administrative agencies have been deployed for rescue, treatment and relief of the affected people.

India sent 10 tons of humanitarian aid

After the floods in Nepal, India has sent 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid and essential medicines for relief and rescue operations. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar gave this information through a Facebook post. He said that this assistance will help in Nepal’s relief operations in flood affected areas.

India has expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the accident. Jaishankar said that in this difficult time, India stands with Nepal and Nepali citizens.

Up to 1,000 vehicles stranded, 300 buses included

Many roads and highways in Nepal have been closed due to high water and landslides in the Bhotekoshi river from China. Due to this, about 800 to 1,000 vehicles got stuck or drowned. These include about 300 passenger buses.

Concern has also increased regarding the passengers going to Gosainkund. According to Nepali media, 18 to 20 buses going from Kathmandu to Gosainkund are not being contacted. The condition of the passengers traveling in these buses is not clear yet.

30 helicopters deployed in rescue operation

Nepal government has deployed 30 helicopters to rescue people trapped in flood and landslide affected areas. The Rescue Coordination Center of Tribhuvan International Airport had started preparations for the rescue operation from 6:30 am.

20 helicopters have been kept on standby for additional rescue. 10 helicopters have been sent to the affected and surrounding areas. Where access by road is not possible, rescue is being done by helicopter.

64 dead bodies found in Chitwan

In Chitwan, 64 bodies have been recovered from Trishuli and Narayani rivers after flood waters came from Tibet. These include complete dead bodies as well as some body parts. According to the district police, all the recovered bodies have been kept in the mortuary of Bharatpur Hospital. Administration teams are busy identifying the dead bodies and searching for the affected people.

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