Nepal flash floods aftermath LIVE: Nepal PM demands int'l climate action in wake of disaster

Home News World The number of Indian nationals rescued in the wake of the devastating flash floods stands at 158, according to the MEA Updated - September 01, 2026 07:45 am IST Prime Minister of Nepal, Balendra Shah. File | Photo Credit: PTI Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah said last week’s deadly Himalayan flood was “not an ordinary” event but driven by climate change, as he demanded international action.Catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border has killed hundreds and left thousands more missing. Rescuers in Nepal are racing to free hundreds of workers thought to be trapped in hydropower site tunnels that were buried in mud.ALSO READ | Nepal disaster, a grim reminder to rethink preparedness | Data The number of Indian nationals rescued in the wake of the devastating flash floods stands at 158, the Ministry of External Affairs said, as India stepped up its relief and rescue efforts in coordination with Nepalese authorities.Follow latest updates here:September 01, 2026 07:45 Railways making arrangements to transport rescued victims of Nepal floodsRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Railways has arranged special coaches and other necessary facilities to help them reach their destinations. “The Railway Board is working in coordination with railway zones, district and state authorities and the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate the safe movement and return of passengers affected by the situation in Nepal,” Mr. Vaishnaw said. Railways making arrangements to transport rescued victims of Nepal floodsRailways coordinate with authorities to transport rescued Nepal flood victims, ensuring safe movement and improved connectivity for affected passengers.September 01, 2026 07:44 158 Indians rescued, India steps up relief and rescue effortsThe number of Indian nationals rescued in the wake of the devastating flash floods in Nepal stands at 158, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday, as India stepped up its relief and rescue efforts in coordination with Nepalese authorities.Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared the update in a post on X.“The specialised forensic team from India continued its work in Kathmandu today in coordination with counterparts from Nepal Police’s Forensic Science Laboratory. They discussed the optimisation of various protocols and documentation,” it said.The Indian forensics team is helping augment the analysis of DNA samples for the identification of victims’ mortal remains in Nepal.-PTISeptember 01, 2026 07:42 Nepal PM demands climate action after Himalayan disaster“The flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa was not an ordinary flood,” Prime Minister Balendra Shah said in a social media post late on Monday.“It was one of the region’s major disasters, triggered by an avalanche of snow and ice in the Himalayan region,” he said.“This incident indicates that the risks we face in the Himalayan region are increasing alongside climate change,” Mr. Shah added.“Therefore, this region must remain vigilant.”Mr. Shah said Nepal should press its case internationally.“It is now time for us to strongly raise with the international community the issue of the disasters we are experiencing as a result of climate change,” he said.-AFP Published - September 01, 2026 07:41 am IST