Nepal floods: PM Modi speaks to Balen Shah, offers support

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PM Modi added that India was prepared to support Nepal as the country dealt with the disaster.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed condolences over the loss of lives in devastating floods in Nepal and offered India’s assistance for rescue and relief efforts.“Spoke to Prime Minister Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods in Nepal,” PM Modi wrote on X. “The people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time.”PM Modi added that India was prepared to support Nepal as the country dealt with the disaster. “India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Nepal. Our teams are coordinating closely on rescue and relief efforts,” he said.The floods swept through northern Nepal on Wednesday morning after the Bhote Koshi River surged, reportedly from the direction of Tibet. Timure in Rasuwa district and nearby Syafrubesi suffered extensive damage, with vehicles, goods and other property washed away.105 Indians among hundreds missing after deadly flash floodFloods battered Nepal on Wednesday after a sudden flash flood swept through Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, leaving at least eight people dead and hundreds missing, including 105 Indians.The Bhote Koshi River surged through the Rasuwagadhi-Timure area at around 9am, affecting parts of Rasuwa as well as neighbouring Nuwakot and Dhading districts. Vehicles, bridges, goods and other infrastructure were washed away, while several hydropower projects were damaged.

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