Nepal Flash Floods: Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah has thanked India for its prompt aid response to the flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday, amid the emitters' climate compensation row. He thanked India, China, and the United States for the assistance they received after the devastating floods in Bhotekoshi on August 26, which claimed over 1,127 people's lives and left around 4,800 missing. Shah asserted that the assistance from the neighbouring country played a vital role in rescue and relief operations.
Addressing the Nepali Parliament, Balen Shah said that so far, 11,993 people have been rescued. "We haven't been able to contact at least 3,916 people. The next day, a team of ministers visited the affected areas. During this difficult time, we received help from India, China, the United States, and other countries. We also received assistance from several banks," he added.
He thanked India and China for the immediate emergency assistance, technical teams and relief materials provided after the floods.
PM Modi Spoke To Shah On August 26
Earlier on August 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods there and told him that India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to the neighbouring country.
PM Modi also said that people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time.
In a post on 'X', Modi said, "Spoke to Prime Minister Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods in Nepal. The people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time." The prime minister also said that India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Nepal.
India-China Provide Help Soon After Disaster
India offered special search and rescue assistance following the disaster. Indian teams have been involved in rescue operations around the hydroelectric tunnels and in forensic work related to the large number of casualties and missing persons.
China has also continued rescue and recovery operations on its side of the border. Beijing has reopened the damaged G216 highway leading to the Gyirong border crossing, allowing heavy machinery, search teams, and specialised equipment to reach areas previously only accessible via difficult mountain paths.
Nepal Seeks Compensation From India-China-America
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal had demanded climate compensation from countries like India, China and the US, apart from traditional humanitarian aid. Khanal said that Nepal's contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions is negligible, while the same country is facing serious consequences of changes in the Himalayan environment.
(With Jagran.com Inputs)
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