Thousands of families have lost their homes. We are still trying to ascertain the exact damage of the disaster.
Nepal Flash Floods: 165 died, over 750 missing, helpline number released: The recent flash floods in Nepal has created a devastating humanitarian crisis. At least 165 people died and over 750 people are missing. Massive relief and rescue operations are underway.
The flash floods struck Nepal- Tibet border on Wednesday. It caused widespread devastation in Nepal’s Rasuwa district. A large number of vehicles, vital bridges, hydropower projects and other goods.
Nepal’s foreign minister Shishir Khanal on Thursday said,‘ more than 300 Indians are among the missing people. These also includes several pilgrims on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Thousands of families have lost their homes. We are still trying to ascertain the exact damage of the disaster.’ Earthquake struck the Tibet region at 8:37 am(local time)on Wednesday and flash floods were reported 3 minutes later. This suggests that the floods may have been caused by the glacier burst due to tremors added Khanal. Officials said the floods originated from the Bhote Koshi River and affected Rasuwa and Dhading districts bordering Tibet. The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu and several states, including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, have set up helplines for affected Indians and their relatives.
In view of the flood situation in Nepal, a 24×7 control room has been set up at the Odisha Niwas in New Delhi to provide the necessary assistance to the stranded people of Odisha. Mobile: +91-7428135044/ 8527580245; Landline: 011-23012807.’ The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu issued helpline numbers: +977 985 131 6807 and +977 970 910 7500. Tamil Nadu House in New Delhi. Helpline numbers are 1800 309 3793 and 918069009900. Tamil Nadu House Delhi Help Desk numbers are 9289516712 and 9180 6900 9901. The Embassy of India in Nepal has setup helpline numbers: 977 985 131 6807, 977 970 910 7500 and 977 981 032 6117.
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