Nepal flash floods: SDRF on high alert in Uttarakhand's border district of Champawat
Authorities in Uttarakhand's Champawat district have issued a high alert following severe flash floods in neighboring Nepal. The State Disaster Response Force is monitoring the Sharda River and has established helplines for citizens stranded in the affected region.
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Proactive disaster management is critical for border regions to prevent loss of life and coordinate cross-border rescue efforts during environmental crises.
Vigilance has been stepped up in Uttarakhand's border district of Champawat following severe floods in Nepal on Wednesday (August 26, 2026). The Tanakpur post of the SDRF has been placed on high alert, and people have been urged to stay away from the banks of the Sharda River, officials said.
According to officials, the Tanakpur post in Champawat district has been put on high alert under the instructions of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Commandant Arpan Yaduvanshi.
The SDRF's Tanakpur team is continuously monitoring and patrolling vulnerable riverbank areas, including the Sharda Ghat, the Sharda Barrage, and surrounding localities. The team is keeping a close watch on the river's water level and potential risks while maintaining coordination with the local administration.
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