Disaster Management/International Relations· 1 min read
Nepal Flash Floods
Why in news?
Massive flash floods in Nepal's Bhotekoshi River caused significant loss of life and damage, including affecting Indian citizens and Indian hydropower projects. India has dispatched relief materials.
Key points
- Over 157 deaths confirmed, hundreds missing, including around 133 Indians.
- Villages in Rasuwa district, bordering China, were swept away.
- Infrastructure damage includes 19 motorable bridges and 40 km of road.
- Indian pilgrims from Tamil Nadu were among those stranded.
- India has sent the first tranche of relief materials.
Background & context
Nepal is prone to flash floods, especially during the monsoon season, due to its mountainous terrain and glacial lakes. Transboundary rivers like Bhotekoshi can cause widespread damage.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The Bhotekoshi River flows through Rasuwa district in Nepal, a region bordering China.
✎ Mains relevance
GS-1: Natural Hazards and Disaster Management; GS-2: India's Neighbourhood Policy, International Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Management.