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130+ Indians, 37 NRIs out of reach as Nepal floods toll mounts, Bihar, UP on alert: What is happening?

Around 133 Indian nationals and 37 NRIs are among the foreigners missing and out of contact after a flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal's Rasuwa.

130+ Indians, 37 NRIs out of reach as Nepal floods toll mounts, Bihar, UP on alert: What is happening?

Massive flash floods have struck Nepal, resulting in over 95 deaths and hundreds of people missing. Around 133 Indian nationals and 37 NRIs are among foreigners authorities are unable to locate after the flooding in the Bhote Koshi River near Rasuwa district. The Nepal Tourism Board reported that 384 travelers, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals, are missing from the affected areas.

Indian states Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are on alert due to fears of a sudden rise in the Gandak and Narayani rivers' water levels.

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