Lucknow, Read: There has been huge loss of life and property in the sudden flood in Rasuwa on the border of Nepal and Tibet. It is being told that many villages have been washed away in this flood, due to which many districts of Nepal have been kept on high alert. If media reports are to be believed, no information has been revealed about 291 foreign nationals including 142 Indians who have gone missing after the flood, that is, there is also news of 93 Nepalese nationals missing.
Statistics released by Nepal Tourism Board
According to the data released by the Tourism Board of Nepal, there has been huge devastation in Rasuwa district after the sudden devastating flood in the Bhote Koshi river at around 8:30 am on Wednesday. In this disaster, a total of 384 tourists traveling through different tour agencies have gone missing. The missing people include 291 foreign nationals and 93 residents of Nepali origin. The Board has said that the largest number of missing foreign nationals are Indians. Is of tourists. According to preliminary records received from tour agencies, the figure of missing Indians has crossed 100. Of the total 71 missing passengers of Samrat Tours and Travels, 59 are Indian nationals. Of the 55 passengers of Leaf Holidays, 46 are Indian nationals, 37 of the 52 missing passengers of Himalayan Glacier are non-resident Indians (NRIs). Apart from this, the missing foreigners also include citizens of America 3, Malaysia 17, UK 12, Australia 1, Netherlands 1 and South Africa 4.
Emergency help number issued
The Nepal government has issued immediate helpline numbers to help the affected people and their families.
Toll-free emergency number: 1234
Hotline number: 1144
Tourist Police: +977-9851289445
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the massive flood in Nepal. He has posted on Twitter that the damage caused by the massive flood in Bhotekoshi river in Rasuwa area of Nepal is extremely worrying. We pray to Lord Pashupatinath for everyone's safety. Due to its impact, in view of the increase in the water level of Gandak and Narayani rivers and the possibility of floods in Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts of Uttar Pradesh, instructions have been given to the local administration to be fully alert and ensure necessary preparations.
Huge devastation in border settlements
Flash floods in northern Nepal on Wednesday morning caused massive destruction in border settlements and high alert was issued in many low-lying districts. The officers provided this information. He said that there was a sudden flood in the Bhote Koshi river at around 9 am local time. It is being told that the water came from Tibet. Nepal Army said in a statement that the sudden rise of water caused heavy damage in Timure and nearby Syafrubesi area of Rasuwa district and vehicles, goods and other property were washed away.
Concern increased in Bihar
Due to floods in the rivers of Nepal, it is seen on the rivers of Indian region. Now, concern has increased regarding the water level of Gandak river flowing in Bihar. The administration is keeping an eye on the areas around the river. It is important to keep the water level of Budhi Gandak river under monitoring at the local level. In view of the possibility of increase in water flow in Gandak River after this danger, instructions have been given to take special vigilance in West Champaran (Bettiah), East Champaran (Motihari), Gopalganj, Saran, Muzaffarpur and Vaishali. Other sensitive districts including Sitamarhi, Shivhar have also been asked to keep constant vigil.
Administration on high alert in Bihar
The Chief Secretary directed the district administration to keep a close watch on the water level of the river, embankments, low-lying areas, bridges, culverts and other sensitive places and keep the local people on timely alert. Meanwhile, the Water Resources Department has directed the officials to operate all the gates of Gandak Barrage and ensure flow of water in the respective canals for safe and effective management of the available water flow.