NEW DELHI: In view of the flash flood situation in Nepal, Union home minister Amit Shah Wednesday spoke with CMs of Bihar and UP and assured all help to border districts, including deployment of additional National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams. The administrations of these districts have been put on high alert.“Govt of India stands with Nepal in this hour of crisis. I spoke with CMs of Bihar and UP regarding the disaster in Nepal. In border areas likely to be affected, local administration and rescue teams, along with NDRF, have been placed on high alert,” Shah said on X, expressing condolences to families of those who lost their loved ones in the disaster.Officers of home affairs, external affairs, jal shakti and defence ministries are monitoring the situation.Water level on Nepal-side reservoirs is reducing and the situation is under control. No panic-like situation has arisen, according to Central Water Commission (CWC).NDRF had earlier said the flash floods in the Nepal-China border region has led to a sudden rise in water level in Trishuli river at Furke Khola in Nepal, around 160 km from the Indian border, and the flood wave is likely to travel downstream in Gandak river.
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“Local authorities in Bihar and UP near the India-Nepal border along Gandak river have been advised to remain alert and maintain close monitoring of the situation,” NDRF said. In close coordination with the states and CWC, NDRF is keeping a close watch on the situation and has kept additional teams on standby for emergent requirements in case of any “unforeseen” situation.Out of nine NDRF teams deployed in Bihar, two have been dispatched for deployment in West Champaran and Muzaffarpur. The state govt is monitoring the situation and, in case of requirement, additional teams will be deployed.