The recent floods in Nepal have resulted in a tragic situation as ten bodies have been found in Uttar Pradesh, presumably swept downstream from the affected region. Over the past two days, the recovery has focused on various locations, primarily around the rivers, with reports indicating that the deceased may be victims of the severe flooding in Nepal.

In Maharajganj, six bodies were retrieved from the Gandak River, which runs through the district neighbouring Nepal. Rescuers discovered three of these bodies, including those of two women, on Thursday amid the strong currents of the river. A team from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) conducted the recovery operation using a motorboat and transported the remains to the district mortuary for identification.

Authorities have yet to identify the deceased individuals or contact their families, leading to concerns about the missing persons reported in Nepal. The flow path of the Gandak, which originates from the Trishuli river system in Nepal, has brought the impacts of the floods into India.

Further Recoveries in Kushinagar

On Friday, in the Kushinagar district, three additional bodies were found in the Gandak River. These were located near barrage pier number 3 in the Madanpur-Sukrauli area of Khadda. Local police and administrative officials were notified and promptly responded to the scene, where teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) assisted in the retrieval.

Khadda police station officer Sandeep Singh indicated that the SDRF monitoring teams had observed the bodies floating and acted quickly to recover them. Information regarding these findings has also been shared with the authorities in Nepal to aid in establishing the identities of the deceased.

The Gandak River has reportedly carried a significant amount of debris from Nepal, including vehicles, household goods, gas cylinders, and furniture. This debris has accumulated along the riverbanks, prompting local villagers to congregate in the area to recover items they identify as salvageable. The local administration has issued warnings to these villagers, advising them to refrain from entering the water and to report any discoveries to officials.

Continuing Threats from the Floods

The flooding began on August 26, as waters surged in the Bhotekoshi River in the Rasuwa region of Nepal. The resulting flash floods have inundated vast areas and have affected the Trishuli and Gandak river systems, propagating the crisis into India’s border districts.

The emergence of bodies in Uttar Pradesh adds to the already alarming fatality count in Nepal, which has seen hundreds dead and thousands reported missing due to the floods. In response to this ongoing situation, monitoring activities along the river have intensified, with teams from the SSB, SDRF, local police, and district administration actively observing vulnerable areas.

Despite a slight decrease in water levels, officials remain vigilant, noting that the river continues to flow rapidly. They caution that more debris or bodies may still wash into Indian territory due to the residual effects of the flooding. Authorities have advised residents living along the banks of the river to maintain vigilance and take necessary precautions until the situation stabilises fully.

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