Uttar Pradesh has sounded a high alert in Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts and intensified monitoring of the Gandak and other water bodies downstream of rivers flowing from Nepal, following devastating flash floods in the neighbouring country.
The administration is closely monitoring river levels, alerting vulnerable villages and keeping relief and rescue teams on standby in the border districts.
Four rubber boats have been made available, while an aluminium boat is being sent along with an additional SDRF platoon to strengthen rescue operations.
The Relief Commissioner's control room is monitoring the situation in the border districts.
Families of Uttar Pradesh residents stranded in Nepal can contact the 1070 helpline for assistance.
Uttar Pradesh has sounded a high alert in Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts and intensified monitoring of the Gandak and other water bodies downstream of rivers flowing from Nepal, following devastating flash floods in the neighbouring country.
The administration is closely monitoring river levels, alerting vulnerable villages and keeping relief and rescue teams on standby in the border districts.
The Uttar Pradesh government has also deployed a 32-member State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) platoon and 22 Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) personnel to Nepal for rescue and relief operations, following directions from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, according to an official statement.
Four rubber boats have been made available, while an aluminium boat is being sent along with an additional SDRF platoon to strengthen rescue operations.
The Relief Commissioner's control room is monitoring the situation in the border districts. Families of Uttar Pradesh residents stranded in Nepal can contact the 1070 helpline for assistance.
