Nepal Floods Kill 95, Hundreds Missing Including Indians; NDRF on Alert in Bihar, UP

Nepal floods: Death toll reaches 95, hundreds missing

The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has climbed to 95, Reuters reported, citing police officials. Hundreds of people, including Indian tourists, remain unaccounted for after the floods struck the Rasuwa district along the Tibet border on Wednesday.

The disaster caused widespread destruction, damaging roads, bridges and power infrastructure in the mountainous region. Authorities warned that the full extent of the damage and casualties was still being assessed.

Nearly 400 tourists out of contact

At least 398 tourists are currently not in contact with their tour operators, including 133 Indians and 59 Nepali nationals, Nepal tourism joint secretary Jai Narayan Acharya said.

The situation has also raised concerns across the border in Tibet. China’s official Xinhua news agency reported “major casualties” in Gyirong county after a mudslide struck a land crossing between China and Nepal.

Rescue operations underway in Nepal

The Nepal government has deployed helicopters to rescue people stranded by the floods. However, the severity of the flooding has prevented helicopters from landing in affected areas including Syapru Besi and Timure in Rasuwa district.

District administrator Narendra Pariyar warned of potentially heavy casualties and property damage, while urging residents living along the Bhote Koshi river to move to higher ground. Reports indicated that villages and infrastructure project sites near the river had been swept away.

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah said police and military personnel were assisting rescue and relief operations. Authorities have also instructed people living in low-lying areas to move to safer locations and remain alert.

NDRF teams placed on standby in Bihar

Indian authorities have stepped up preparedness in districts bordering Nepal as a precautionary measure. Rescue teams have been placed on standby in parts of Bihar, while evacuations have begun in some areas even though floodwaters have not yet entered India.

NDRF Inspector General Narendra Singh Bundela said nine teams were currently stationed across Bihar, including deployments in West Champaran and Muzaffarpur.

“The situation is being closely monitored,” Bundela was quoted as saying by ANI.

China reports damage near Nepal border

China said its Gyirong port was affected by flash floods, disrupting roads, communications and power supplies in the Shigatse region near the Nepal border.

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for intensive search and rescue efforts for missing people and urged authorities to strengthen monitoring and early-warning systems to reduce the risk of further disasters.

Nepal PM calls for unity after deadly floods

Prime Minister Balendra Shah appealed to the country to remain united as rescue and relief efforts continued.

“The pain and loss you have suffered is not small,” Shah said, assuring affected people that the government would provide rescue, treatment, food and shelter.

Nepal police spokesman Abi Narayan Kafle confirmed that at least 95 people had died after the massive floods swept through the border region with Tibet, AFP reported.