Environment/Disaster ManagementGS-IGS-III· 1 min read
Nepal Flash Floods Devastate Himalayan Nation
Why in news?
Flash floods in Nepal have resulted in a significant loss of life and a large number of missing persons, with the disaster impacting infrastructure and trapping workers.
Key points
- The death toll has surpassed 900, with over 4,200 people still missing.
- Numerous bodies were recovered across several districts, including Chitwan, Nawalparasi, Gorkha, Nuwakot, Dhading, Tanahu, and Rasuwa.
- Around 933 workers are believed to be trapped in hydropower projects following the floods.
- The disaster, caused by a massive wave of ice, rocks, and debris, also affected areas in Tibet, China.
Background & context
Nepal, being a landlocked mountainous country, is highly vulnerable to natural disasters like floods and landslides, exacerbated by its geography and seismic activity.
★ Prelims fact capsule
Over 900 people have died and more than 4,200 are missing in the recent flash floods in Nepal.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper I: Geography (Natural Disasters, Himalayan Ecosystems). GS Paper III: Disaster Management (Flood preparedness, response, and mitigation).