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Nepal Floods Prompt PM Balen Shah’s Unity Call, Bihar and UP Issue High Alerts
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 01:02 AM
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Heavy rains have triggered severe flooding across Nepal, prompting Prime Minister Balen Shah to urge national unity, while Indian states Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have placed their disaster response teams on high alert.
Heavy monsoon rains have swollen rivers and caused flash floods in several districts of Nepal, displacing families and damaging infrastructure. Local authorities report rising water levels in the Koshi and Bagmati basins, with rescue operations underway.
Prime Minister Balen Shah addressed the nation, urging citizens to stay united and cooperate with relief agencies as the country grapples with the disaster. He emphasized that collective effort is essential to protect lives and restore normalcy.
Across the border, the Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have raised their flood alerts, mobilising disaster response teams and monitoring river flows that could affect their territories. Officials have warned residents in vulnerable districts to remain vigilant.
Both Nepalese and Indian agencies are coordinating via cross‑border mechanisms to share real‑time data and coordinate relief measures, aiming to minimise further loss of life and property.
Prime Minister Balen Shah addressed the nation, urging citizens to stay united and cooperate with relief agencies as the country grapples with the disaster. He emphasized that collective effort is essential to protect lives and restore normalcy.
Across the border, the Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have raised their flood alerts, mobilising disaster response teams and monitoring river flows that could affect their territories. Officials have warned residents in vulnerable districts to remain vigilant.
Both Nepalese and Indian agencies are coordinating via cross‑border mechanisms to share real‑time data and coordinate relief measures, aiming to minimise further loss of life and property.