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Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah extends heartfelt thanks to India; expresses gratitude for Modi's assurance of aid
Amidst the devastating floods in Nepal, Prime Minister Balen Shah has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A surge of floodwaters originating from Tibet has wreaked havoc in central Nepal; so far, 95 bodies have been recovered following the massive flooding of the Bhote Koshi River. The number of missing persons—including Indian nationals—is reported to be over 750.
Following the disaster, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah over the phone and assured him of all possible assistance from India. Responding to India's offer of aid, Balen Shah thanked Modi sincerely.
In response to the flood situation, India has promptly dispatched 10 tonnes of relief materials and essential medicines. An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft departed for Kathmandu from the Hindon Air Base near Delhi at approximately 8:35 PM. Taking to social media, Balen Shah expressed his gratitude for the substantial assistance being provided by India.
A post on 'X' by the Office of the Prime Minister of Nepal stated, "Many thanks to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the telephone conversation and for expressing deep condolences. We sincerely appreciate your kind words and generous offer of assistance, demonstrating solidarity with Nepal during this difficult time. This act of solidarity reflects the strong bonds of friendship between our two nations—bonds that we deeply value."
Meanwhile, the floods in Nepal were triggered by a massive avalanche on the Tibetan side. The disaster has destroyed numerous villages, concrete bridges, and vehicles, and has caused extensive damage to the Pasang Lhamu Highway. At least 12 hydroelectric projects have been destroyed, disrupting a power supply of over 430 megawatts—an amount exceeding 12 percent of Nepal's total power generation capacity. An avalanche blocked the flow of the Lhende River, creating an artificial lake; the subsequent bursting of this natural dam caused flooding in the Trishuli and Bhote Koshi rivers. It is speculated that the avalanche was triggered by a 4.4-magnitude earthquake in the region.
Amidst the devastating floods in Nepal, Prime Minister Balen Shah has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A surge of floodwaters originating from Tibet has wreaked havoc in central Nepal; so far, 95 bodies have been recovered following the massive flooding of the Bhote Koshi River. The number of missing persons—including Indian nationals—is reported to be over 750.
Following the disaster, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah over the phone and assured him of all possible assistance from India. Responding to India's offer of aid, Balen Shah thanked Modi sincerely.
In response to the flood situation, India has promptly dispatched 10 tonnes of relief materials and essential medicines. An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft departed for Kathmandu from the Hindon Air Base near Delhi at approximately 8:35 PM. Taking to social media, Balen Shah expressed his gratitude for the substantial assistance being provided by India.
A post on 'X' by the Office of the Prime Minister of Nepal stated, "Many thanks to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the telephone conversation and for expressing deep condolences. We sincerely appreciate your kind words and generous offer of assistance, demonstrating solidarity with Nepal during this difficult time. This act of solidarity reflects the strong bonds of friendship between our two nations—bonds that we deeply value."
Meanwhile, the floods in Nepal were triggered by a massive avalanche on the Tibetan side. The disaster has destroyed numerous villages, concrete bridges, and vehicles, and has caused extensive damage to the Pasang Lhamu Highway. At least 12 hydroelectric projects have been destroyed, disrupting a power supply of over 430 megawatts—an amount exceeding 12 percent of Nepal's total power generation capacity. An avalanche blocked the flow of the Lhende River, creating an artificial lake; the subsequent bursting of this natural dam caused flooding in the Trishuli and Bhote Koshi rivers. It is speculated that the avalanche was triggered by a 4.4-magnitude earthquake in the region.
Following the disaster, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah over the phone and assured him of all possible assistance from India. Responding to India's offer of aid, Balen Shah thanked Modi sincerely.
In response to the flood situation, India has promptly dispatched 10 tonnes of relief materials and essential medicines. An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft departed for Kathmandu from the Hindon Air Base near Delhi at approximately 8:35 PM. Taking to social media, Balen Shah expressed his gratitude for the substantial assistance being provided by India.
A post on 'X' by the Office of the Prime Minister of Nepal stated, "Many thanks to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the telephone conversation and for expressing deep condolences. We sincerely appreciate your kind words and generous offer of assistance, demonstrating solidarity with Nepal during this difficult time. This act of solidarity reflects the strong bonds of friendship between our two nations—bonds that we deeply value."
Meanwhile, the floods in Nepal were triggered by a massive avalanche on the Tibetan side. The disaster has destroyed numerous villages, concrete bridges, and vehicles, and has caused extensive damage to the Pasang Lhamu Highway. At least 12 hydroelectric projects have been destroyed, disrupting a power supply of over 430 megawatts—an amount exceeding 12 percent of Nepal's total power generation capacity. An avalanche blocked the flow of the Lhende River, creating an artificial lake; the subsequent bursting of this natural dam caused flooding in the Trishuli and Bhote Koshi rivers. It is speculated that the avalanche was triggered by a 4.4-magnitude earthquake in the region.
