Nepal flash floods: Centre closely monitoring situation, Amit Shah speaks to UP, Bihar CMs

The Centre is closely monitoring the situation following a catastrophic flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River that swept through settlements across Rasuwa and neighbouring districts.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary over steps being taken in border areas of the states, in the wake of the devastating flash floods in Nepal.

He also stated that apart from the local administration, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been placed on high alert in border areas where the "impact of the tragedy may be felt".


In a post on X, Home Minister Shah expressed his condolence for the lives lost in the tragedy.

"The devastation caused by the floods in Nepal is extremely heartbreaking. My condolences are with those families who have lost their loved ones in this disaster," he said.

Further, HM Shah mentioned: "In this hour of crisis, the Government of India stands with Nepal."

State government of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have taken measures such as required evacuation and other support to local Indian communities near the India–Nepal border. Both states have been advised to remain alert and maintain close monitoring of the situation.

More than 100 Indians are among 384 tourists reported missing in Nepal following the flash floods on Wednesday morning, according to a preliminary situation update issued by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).

The tourism board said the 384 missing tourists include 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens. The foreign nationals are from several countries, including 105 from India, and others from the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States, Malaysia, South Africa, and the Netherlands.