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Nepal digs through mud and grief as rescue teams battle tough conditions, over 160 Indians evacuated
India has rescued 163 nationals after devastating Nepal floods, while an Indian tunnel rescue team continues operations in Chilime despite difficult terrain and restricted access. The Nepal disaster has claimed 1,
Nepal's sole billionaire Binod Chaudhary lauded India's swift response to devastating flash floods. He described the disaster's scale as far bigger than previously contemplated. Villages, markets, schools,
Many of them were traveling to or from a Himalayan peak that is revered by Hindus as the spiritual home of the god Shiva.
India put parts of two of its northern states on high alert as floodwaters from neighboring Nepal headed toward the border, while 133 citizens were among tourists missing after catastrophic flash floods swept through the Himalayan nation.
Binod Chaudhary praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sending relief swiftly after Nepal's devastating flash floods. His appeal for greater support underscored the huge rebuilding challenge as deaths,
India on Sunday sent its fourth relief flight to Kathmandu, carrying 11 tonnes of essential supplies and specialised personnel to support rescue and recovery efforts in Nepal following the August 26 Bhote Koshi River floods.
The Indian Embassy in Nepal has issued the steps for identification of the mortal remains of Indian citizens who died in the August 26 flood, asking the relatives of the victims to facilitate identification through photographs or by providing DNA profiles.
The task involves collecting biological samples from the deceased and loved ones, leveraging advanced DNA technology for identification.
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has requested India's assistance for forensic labs and rapid DNA analysis to identify over 600 bodies from recent flash floods.