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Ten bodies recovered from Gandak River in Uttar Pradesh after Nepal floods
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 10:33 PM
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Ten bodies were recovered from the Gandak River in Uttar Pradesh following severe flooding in Nepal, officials said.
Severe monsoon rains in Nepal caused the Gandak River to swell, sending floodwaters across the border into Uttar Pradesh. Local police and disaster officials on Saturday recovered ten bodies from the river, confirming the grim toll of the cross‑border flooding.
The victims were found downstream of the Indo‑Nepal border near the town of Barabanki district, where the river frequently breaches its banks during high flow. Authorities have launched a verification process to identify the deceased and have informed the families.
State disaster management officials said rescue teams are on standby to assist any remaining stranded residents and to monitor water levels along the Gandak. The incident underscores the trans‑national impact of Nepal's monsoon floods on neighboring Indian states.
The police have opened a case to investigate the circumstances of the deaths and to ensure proper documentation. Relief measures, including temporary shelters and medical aid, are being coordinated by the Uttar Pradesh government.
The victims were found downstream of the Indo‑Nepal border near the town of Barabanki district, where the river frequently breaches its banks during high flow. Authorities have launched a verification process to identify the deceased and have informed the families.
State disaster management officials said rescue teams are on standby to assist any remaining stranded residents and to monitor water levels along the Gandak. The incident underscores the trans‑national impact of Nepal's monsoon floods on neighboring Indian states.
The police have opened a case to investigate the circumstances of the deaths and to ensure proper documentation. Relief measures, including temporary shelters and medical aid, are being coordinated by the Uttar Pradesh government.