Pre & Mains Notes
1. Nepal Flash Floods: Hundreds Missing, Indian Nationals Affected
WHAT HAPPENED
Flash floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa district killed over 150 people, with hundreds still missing, including more than 100 Indians.
CORE ISSUE
Extreme rainfall and ice-rock avalanches triggered sudden flooding, highlighting the vulnerability of Himalayan regions to cascading disasters.
KEY DETAILS
Indian nationals affected: Over 100 Indians were among those reported missing; many were travelling towards Kailash Mansarovar.
Multiple districts hit: At least five districts were affected, including Rasuwa, where flash floods damaged settlements and infrastructure.
Possible trigger: Scientists suggested an ice-rock avalanche may have triggered a surge in the border river, though assessment was preliminary.
India’s response: PM Modi spoke with Nepal’s PM and offered assistance; India also dispatched relief material, while additional NDRF teams were deployed in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
WHY IT MATTERS
Shows the growing disaster vulnerability of the Himalayan region and the need for stronger cross-border disaster preparedness, early-warning systems and regional cooperation.
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