Nepal Flood: Uttarakhand Helpline: Disaster Update: Severe flooding in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river regions of Nepal has caused massive devastation. A large number of people are reported missing following the floods and roads, bridges, houses, and other essential infrastructure have been affected in several areas. According to the latest reports, the death toll in Nepal has risen to over 300, while many people remain missing.
The disaster began on August 26 following a sudden surge in the Bhote Koshi River near the Nepal-Tibet border. Initial reports suggest the sudden rise in water levels was caused by a glacier or debris comprising ice and rock. The floods have impacted several areas, including Rasuwa and Nuwako.
Uttarakhand Government Issues Helpline Numbers
Following the reports that a large number of Indian citizens have been affected in Nepal, the Uttarakhand government has issued 24-hour helpline numbers at both the state and Dehradun district levels to assist residents.
State-level helpline: 0135-2710334, 0135-2710335, 0135-2664314, 0135-2664315, 0135-2664316; Mobile: 8218877005; Toll-free: 1070
Dehradun district helpline: 0135-2726066, 0135-2626066; Mobile: 7534826066; Toll-free: 1077
The administration has appealed to the public to contact these numbers for assistance or information regarding family members or acquaintances currently in Nepal. People have also been urged to follow the guidelines issued by the administration.
India Extends a Helping Hand.
The Government of India is also undertaking relief and rescue operations to assist Indian citizens stranded in Nepal. According to the latest information, India has dispatched relief supplies to Nepal, and efforts are underway to maintain contact with the affected Indians. Floods have damaged numerous roads and bridges. Some hydroelectric projects have also sustained damage, complicating relief and rescue operations in the affected areas.
Relief and Rescue Operations Continue
Relief and rescue teams are working to move people to safety in Nepal and the surrounding affected regions. Searching for missing persons remains a challenge due to disruptions in communication and transportation in several areas.
Note: The figures regarding the deceased and missing persons in Nepal are constantly changing; therefore, the numbers mentioned above are based on the latest available reports.
