India sends more aid, looks at bailey bridges to help Nepal efforts as death toll rises to 359
On Thursday night, the death toll from flash floods in Nepal had risen to 392, with at least 290 Indians still missing and another 200 stranded on the Chinese side of the Sino-Nepal border. The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi was coordinating with authorities in Nepal and China to coordinate rescue efforts. The Meteorology Department warned of a significant barrier lake forming on the Tibetan side, posing a new threat.
This prompted authorities to advise residents on either side of the Trishuli river to take safety measures. Over 1,000 people had been moved to safety, with 60% of them from Rasuwa district. India had sent a total of 47.5 tonnes of emergency supplies, and was in the process of sending more relief material. The Ministry was also looking to send Bailey bridges to assist with rescue and relief efforts.
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