Disaster Management

The force will be tasked with responding to disasters and emergencies, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said.

Thousands remain missing as rescue teams search for survivors and workers trapped in flooded hydropower tunnels.

The World Health Organisation released emergency fund while India and US sent immediate humanitarian assistance to Nepal.

The Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund has received more than रु2.295 billion as companies and individuals contribute to flood relief.

The warning comes as rescuers continue search operations amid intermittent rainfall and rising water levels in the Bhotekoshi River.

More than 2,400 people remain missing as search-and-rescue operations continue across eight affected districts

Over the years, Nepal has witnessed deadly earthquakes, landslides, flash floods and avalanches, causing widespread loss of life and destruction across the country.

A newly formed barrier lake upstream of the Bhote Koshi River raises fears of another flood surge as rescue efforts continue.

The mid-morning flash flood wreaked havoc across three districts, sweeping away people, homes, vehicles and critical infrastructures.

An ice-rock avalanche is suspected to have triggered the floods, while Nepal warns of continued risks along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.

From devastating monsoon floods to glacial lake outbursts, a look at the natural calamities that have repeatedly disrupted lives and infrastructure across Nepal.

At least 105 Indians and 37 NRIs are among nearly 400 people missing after flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district.

A total of 79 rescue teams are working in the flood-hit districts of Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Keonjhar, Nabarangpur and Koraput.