Nepal floods swept bodies 200km downstream, 3 found in UP
Devastating floods in Nepal, triggered by a Himalayan collapse, swept bodies nearly 200km downstream, with three bodies believed to be from Nepal found in India's Uttar Pradesh. The disaster unfolded rapidly, with only a seven-minute interval between the seismic signal and the flood reaching the border, and flood warnings were issued only after the surge entered Nepal.
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This article underscores the rapid and far-reaching impact of natural disasters, highlighting the challenges of early warning systems across international borders and the tragic human cost.
NEW DELHI: Barely seven minutes separated the seismic signal generated by Wednesday’s Himalayan collapse from the destructive surge reaching Rasuwagadhi at the Nepal-Tibet border, but the flood’s trail stretched nearly 200km downstream. Bodies were recovered through Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan and Nawalparasi East, while three more, believed to have been swept out of Nepal, were found in the Gandak river in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday. Chitwan, along Nepal’s border with India, recorded 132 recoveries — the highest in any district.The initial seismic signal was recorded at 8.37am. Border-security footage showed people fleeing moments before the torrent tore through the narrow gorge, sweeping away buildings and vehicles.
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