Alert In UP, Bihar After Flash Floods Kill Eight In Nepal

As flash floods wreaked havoc in Nepal, authorities in Bihar stepped up preparations to deal with the situation that could arise due to the heavy flow of water downstream.

A sudden flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district on Wednesday left at least eight people dead, while several others, including Indians, were reported missing. The flooding also caused extensive damage in the affected areas, prompting authorities in neighbouring regions of India to intensify monitoring and precautionary measures.

Several major rivers flow from Nepal into Bihar, most notably the Gandak River (also known as the Narayani), which has seen the flash flood, and the Kosi River. These rivers originate in the Himalayas and Tibet before entering the Indian plains.

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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said that a high-level committee has been constituted to continuously monitor the developing situation.

"A high-level team has been constituted. The Chief Secretary and the DGP are monitoring this, and I am also holding a meeting immediately. If necessary, I will go there myself," he told reporters.

Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar also said that the government is monitoring the situation. "The Health Department is alert. We are monitoring the situation closely. Meetings are being held so that assistance can be provided as quickly as possible if required."

"Situation is being monitored in Bihar due to the flash flood situation in the upper catchment area of the Gandak River in Nepal and the likelihood of a sudden surge in water flow," an official statement issued by the Disaster Management Department stated.

Authorities said all necessary preparations are being made to address the potential flood situation in districts along the Gandak River.

Issuing an advisory for residents, the administration urged people to remain alert without creating panic and to strictly follow official instructions.

"The public should not panic, but exercise utmost caution. People living on the banks of the Gandak River and in low-lying areas should not go near the river unnecessarily. Ignore any rumours and rely only on official information issued by the administration. In case of a rise in water level or any other warning, immediately follow the instructions issued by the administration," the advisory stated.

भोटेकोसी नदी रसुवामा तिब्बत तर्फबाट ठुलो बाढी प्रवेश गरेकोले अर्को सूचना नआउँदासम्म त्रीशुली नदीको तटिय क्षेत्रका जिल्लाहरु नुवाकोट, धादिङ, चितवन, गोरखा लगायतका स्थानहरूमा उच्च सतर्कता सहित सुरक्षित स्थानमा रहन अनुरोध छ। pic.twitter.com/Zun6icZZCM

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According to the Nepal Tourism Board, at least 384 travelers, including 291 foreigners and 93 Nepali nationals, are reported missing from the flood-affected area. Among foreigners, 105 are Indian nationals, the officials said.

The official said that at least 26 Nepal Police personnel are still missing in Rasuwa district. The Armed Police Force also said that seven of its personnel are missing.

The floodwater came from the Tibetan side of the border, causing extensive damage and washing away several villages in Nepal, according to Nepali media reports.