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The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Nepal flash floods: Nine dead, many stranded; rescue efforts underway
Rescue efforts continued on Thursday (July 10, 2025) in Nepal to evacuate people stranded in flood-hit areas, after monsoon rains triggered a river flood in Rasuwa district that left nine dead and nearly 20 missing, media reports said. 'We are fully deployed in the field. We rescued more than 150 individuals, including 127 foreign nationals, and airlifted them to Kathmandu,' Arjun Paudel, chief district officer of Rasuwa, was quoted as saying by the Kathmandu Post newspaper. Mr. Paudel said that electricity and telephone services were disrupted in the area, disrupting rescue and other operations. "We are currently maintaining limited communication through the Chinese border. Efforts are underway to restore telephone connectivity and resume electricity supply,' he said. Search operations Search operations are also ongoing for the 19 people who went missing following the flood on Tuesday morning, Nepal Police said. Those missing include six Chinese nationals and two police personnel. The flash flood that hit parts of Rasuwa district, 120 km northeast of Kathmandu, swept away the "Friendship Bridge" that links the country to China. It also damaged the Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Plant and parts of the Dry Port situated near the Nepal-China border, according to officials. Of the nine people killed in the flash floods, the bodies of eight were brought to Kathmandu for postmortem at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Maharajgunj, the Himalayan Times newspaper reported. One of the victims was identified, and the body was handed over to the family, according to the report. Cause of flood According to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) Director General Dinesh Bhatta, the flood might be caused by the outburst of a glacial lake situated near the Nepal-China border, as there was no excessive rainfall at that time on both sides of the border. "However, we are studying the real cause of the disaster with the help of experts. The water level at some point rose to 3.5 metres without sufficient rain, which is unusual," he told a press conference.
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Business Standard
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Business Standard
Rescue efforts underway in Nepal after floods kill 9, leave many stranded
Rescue efforts continued on Thursday in Nepal to evacuate people stranded in flood-hit areas, after monsoon rains triggered a river flood in Rasuwa district that left nine dead and nearly 20 missing, media reports said. We are fully deployed in the field. We rescued more than 150 individuals, including 127 foreign nationals, and airlifted them to Kathmandu, Arjun Paudel, chief district officer of Rasuwa, was quoted as saying by the Kathmandu Post newspaper. Paudel said that electricity and telephone services were disrupted in the area, disrupting rescue and other operations. "We are currently maintaining limited communication through the Chinese border. Efforts are underway to restore telephone connectivity and resume electricity supply, he said. Search operations are also ongoing for the 19 people who went missing following the flood on Tuesday morning, Nepal Police said. Those missing include six Chinese nationals and two police personnel. The flash flood that hit parts of Rasuwa district, 120 km northeast of Kathmandu, swept away the "Friendship Bridge" that links the country to China. It also damaged the Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Plant and parts of the Dry Port situated near the Nepal-China border, according to officials. Of the nine people killed in the flash floods, the bodies of eight were brought to Kathmandu for postmortem at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Maharajgunj, the Himalayan Times newspaper reported. One of the victims was identified, and the body was handed over to the family, according to the report. According to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) Director General Dinesh Bhatta, the flood might be caused by the outburst of a glacial lake situated near the Nepal-China border, as there was no excessive rainfall at that time on both sides of the border. "However, we are studying the real cause of the disaster with the help of experts. The water level at some point rose to 3.5 metres without sufficient rain, which is unusual," he told a press conference.
India Today
08-07-2025
- Climate
- India Today
Vehicles swept away in flash floods along Nepal-China border, 18 missing
A flash flood occurred along the Nepal-China border early Tuesday morning, flooding the Bhotekoshi River and leading to the destruction of the Miteri Bridge and several parked vehicles. The heavy rainfall in Tibet is suspected to have triggered the flood, although the exact cause remains under investigation. Authorities have issued warnings to residents along the Trishuli River to stay have confirmed that 18 individuals, including 12 Nepalis and six Chinese nationals, are missing following the flood. The missing include three police officials and nine members of the public, reported news agency search and rescue operation is underway, but adverse weather conditions are impeding efforts. The challenging weather has made it difficult for rescue teams to reach affected areas, further complicating the situation. The flooding has caused significant infrastructural damage, washing away vehicles and sections of the Pasang Lhamu Highway. This has cut off vehicular access to Rasuwagadhi, severely disrupting connectivity and making rescue operations more Paudel, Chief District Officer of Rasuwa, stated, "Many of the vehicles kept in the customs port along the Bhotekoshi River have been swept away by the flash flood after heavy rainfall on the Chinese side. At the time of the flood, about 200 vehicles were there at the customs port."Authorities are coordinating with the Nepal Army for search and rescue tasks as 12 Nepal Police personnel are believed to be trapped. "We are in contact with the Nepal Army to conduct a search and rescue operation in the area as we have information that 12 of the Nepal Police personnel also are trapped in the locality. The water level is still high and the weather is also inclement," Paudel Prasad Adhikari, Assistant Chief District Officer of Rasuwagadhi, reported that the flood hit at approximately 3am. "The flood hit the area at around 3 am (local time). No human casualties have been confirmed as of now but we have received information that some people also have been swept by the flood along with the vehicle in the morning who were sleeping inside those parked along the dry port. We are ascertaining the claims."The flood has devastated major hydropower projects in Rasuwa, halting electricity generation of up to 200 megawatts. Baburaja Maharjan, CEO of Chilime Hydropower Company, commented, "From a national grid perspective, 200 MW may not sound critical, but the Rasuwagadhi project's entire external infrastructure has been completely destroyed."The affected hydroelectric plants include the Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project and others along the Trishuli corridor. Maharjan noted that resuming operations soon is unlikely due to the extensive damage, although the national electricity supply remains stable for now due to the monsoon season. Despite the challenges, efforts to restore infrastructure and ensure safety continue. The community is urged to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel in the affected areas.- EndsInputs from ANITrending Reel
Business Standard
17-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Budget And Economy
Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel on Thursday unveiled a budget of approximately NPR 1,964 billion for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26. Paudel allocated NPR 730 million in subsidised loans to support startups in the budget, which was presented during the joint session of the Parliament. The loan scheme will be offered at a concessional interest rate of just 3 per cent and is aimed at encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly among the Gen-Z people (those born between 1997 and 2012). For the social security allowance, the government has allocated NPR 109 billion in the budget, which will take effect from mid-July. Similarly, NPR 10 billion has been set aside for health insurance. Additionally, to attract international students, free visas will be offered as part of a scheme outlined in the budget to foreign students wishing to pursue higher studies in Nepal.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
HISTORY! Netherlands edge Nepal after THREE Super Overs in a thriller
Netherlands triumphed against Nepal after three Super Overs. (Screenshot) The Netherlands emerged victorious against Nepal in a historic cricket match in Glasgow that went to three Super Overs - the first time in men's professional cricket history. The thrilling contest saw multiple Super Overs before Netherlands finally secured the win, with both teams matching each other throughout regular play and the first two Super Overs. Nepal needed 16 runs in the final over of regular time, with Nandan Yadav hitting Kyle Klein for 4, 2, 2, 4 to force the first Super Over. The game remained evenly matched as both teams continued to trade impressive performances. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In the first Super Over, Daniel Doram conceded 19 runs to Nepal, with Kushal Bhurtel hitting two sixes and a four. Netherlands matched this when Michael Levitt hit a six on the first ball, followed by Max O'Dowd's six and four on the final two balls. The second Super Over saw Lalit Rajbanshi being hit for two sixes but managing to restrict Netherlands to 17 runs. Nepal's response included Rohit Paudel's six and Dipendra Singh Airee's four, with Airee hitting the final ball over cow corner to force an unprecedented third Super Over. The final Super Over proved decisive as Netherlands' Zach Lion-Cachet prevented Nepal from scoring any runs while taking two wickets. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Levitt sealed the victory with a six over long-on against Sandeep Lamichhane. Earlier in the match, Netherlands had set a target of 152 runs. Ben Fletcher made an impressive T20I debut by dismissing Lokesh Bam, while Klein removed Anil Sah, putting Nepal at 9 for 2 in 2.1 overs. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep. 6: Harish Thawani on cricket's TV market and the watershed moments Nepal showed resilience as Bhurtel and Paudel launched a counterattack, reaching 52 runs in five overs. However, Doram's bowling proved crucial, taking three wickets and restricting Nepal's scoring rate. The match's momentum shifted multiple times during Nepal's chase. With 56 runs needed in the final five overs, Rupesh briefly revived Nepal's hopes with a four and six before falling. Paudel and Karan KC maintained Nepal's challenge until the regular time ended in a tie. In the first innings, Nepal's Nandan conceded early boundaries to O'Dowd, who also hit Karan for a six. The introduction of spin bowling changed the game's dynamics, with Rajbanshi taking O'Dowd's wicket with his first delivery. Lamichhane made a significant impact after the powerplay, claiming three crucial wickets. He dismissed Levitt by hitting the middle stump, had Netherlands captain Scott Edwards caught at deep backward square leg, and removed Noah Croes. Despite these setbacks, Saqib Zulfiqar's late batting performance helped Netherlands post a competitive total of over 150 runs.
