Nepal flash floods: Three bodies recovered from Gandak river in U.P.'s Kushinagar
The information about the recovered bodies had been shared with authorities in the neighbouring districts of Nepal to help establish their identities
Three bodies were recovered from the Gandak river in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district on August 28 after drifting across the border from Nepal due to devastating floods. The bodies were found near barrage pier number 3 in Khadda's Madanpur-Sukrauli area. Police and administrative officials arrived at the scene and began efforts to identify the victims.
The bodies could not be identified immediately, and authorities in Nepal were notified to assist with the process. Numerous other items, such as vehicles, household goods, and debris, have also been seen floating in the Gandak river. Villagers have gathered along the river to collect the washed-up belongings, but officials have appealed for caution, urging people not to enter the river and instead inform authorities if they spot objects floating downstream.
The flash floods in Nepal began on August 26 when a sudden surge in the Bhotekoshi river caused the Gandak, Trishuli, and other rivers to overflow. Kushinagar administration has increased monitoring of the Gandak and its surrounding areas, with SDRF, police, and other teams keeping a close watch on vulnerable locations. The immediate threat of flooding has eased as the flow of floodwaters has declined, but authorities continue to closely monitor the situation.
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