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Bodies from Nepal Flood Drift into India via Narayani River, Found in Maharajganj
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 03:41 PM
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Following the devastating floods in Nepal, several corpses have been carried downstream by the Narayani River and recovered in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh. Authorities have so far recovered four bodies in the Indian town, while Nepal reports 158 recovered upstream.
The recent flash floods that swept through Nepal’s western districts have sent a tragic flow of debris and human remains across the border. The Narayani River, which originates in Nepal and merges with the Ganges basin, carried several bodies downstream into India.
Police and disaster‑relief teams in Maharajganj, a border town in Uttar Pradesh, discovered four corpses along the riverbank on Monday. The victims are believed to be among the flood‑displaced residents from Nepal’s Nawalparasi West district, where local authorities have recovered 158 bodies so far.
Officials from both countries are coordinating to identify the deceased and inform their families. The incident underscores the trans‑national impact of the Nepalese floods, which have left thousands homeless and caused extensive damage to infrastructure.
The Uttar Pradesh government has deployed additional rescue personnel to the riverine areas and is monitoring water levels to prevent further loss of life. Meanwhile, Nepal’s disaster management agency continues rescue operations in the affected districts, urging residents to stay alert as the monsoon season progresses.
No further casualties have been reported in India as of now, but authorities remain on high alert for any additional bodies that may be carried by the river in the coming days.
Police and disaster‑relief teams in Maharajganj, a border town in Uttar Pradesh, discovered four corpses along the riverbank on Monday. The victims are believed to be among the flood‑displaced residents from Nepal’s Nawalparasi West district, where local authorities have recovered 158 bodies so far.
Officials from both countries are coordinating to identify the deceased and inform their families. The incident underscores the trans‑national impact of the Nepalese floods, which have left thousands homeless and caused extensive damage to infrastructure.
The Uttar Pradesh government has deployed additional rescue personnel to the riverine areas and is monitoring water levels to prevent further loss of life. Meanwhile, Nepal’s disaster management agency continues rescue operations in the affected districts, urging residents to stay alert as the monsoon season progresses.
No further casualties have been reported in India as of now, but authorities remain on high alert for any additional bodies that may be carried by the river in the coming days.