Nepal flash floods aftermath LIVE: Nepal PM demands int'l climate action in wake of disaster
Following devastating flash floods in Nepal, India is coordinating rescue and forensic efforts to assist affected citizens. Nepal's leadership is calling for increased international climate action, citing the disaster as a direct consequence of environmental changes in the Himalayas.
Why it matters
The disaster underscores the growing geopolitical and humanitarian urgency of climate change impacts on Himalayan infrastructure and regional stability.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Railways has arranged special coaches and other necessary facilities to help them reach their destinations.
“The Railway Board is working in coordination with railway zones, district and state authorities and the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate the safe movement and return of passengers affected by the situation in Nepal,” Mr. Vaishnaw said.
Railways coordinate with authorities to transport rescued Nepal flood victims, ensuring safe movement and improved connectivity for affected passengers.
The number of Indian nationals rescued in the wake of the devastating flash floods in Nepal stands at 158, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday, as India stepped up its relief and rescue efforts in coordination with Nepalese authorities.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the update in a post on X.
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