What IMD said about Nepal flash floods: Glacier lake outburst, alert for Gandak river
IMD also informed that official emergency SMS and high-alert advisories have been activated for the riverbanks of Rasuwa and more.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that a glacier lake outburst from the Tibetan side caused devastating flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday, killing several people and displacing nearly 500, including 133 Indians. The water is surging rapidly, prompting an alert for residents near the Gandak river. According to the IMD, the flood wave is advancing downstream at an alarming rate, with high water levels expected to converge at the Marshyangdi confluence and push into the main Narayani (Gandak) channel.
The Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers, which feed directly into the Narayani/Gandak system, have witnessed critical water surges. Emergency SMS and high-alert advisories have been activated for riverbanks in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, and Chitwan. The Indian government has extended condolences to the Nepalese people and offered humanitarian assistance, with teams coordinating closely on rescue and relief efforts.
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