Nepal floods: No adverse impact of flash floods on Indian side, says NDRF
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) reports no adverse impact on the Indian side following glacial lake outburst floods in Nepal. India has deployed relief teams to border districts and provided humanitarian aid to Kathmandu.
Why it matters
It provides reassurance regarding cross-border disaster management and highlights India's role in regional humanitarian assistance.
NEW DELHI: National Disaster Response Force Thursday said there is no adverse impact of Nepal’s glacial lake outburst floods on Indian side even as Centre and states are monitoring the situation in bordering districts of UP and Bihar to mitigate any risk from excessive river waters flowing into India.NDRF has deployed 20 teams — 11 in UP and nine in Bihar — for evacuation, relief and rescue operations in case these areas experience floods and waterlogging.
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