Nepal raises missing flood victims to 6,150, rescuers pull 10 bodies from hydropower projects
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India & neighbourhood· Prelims·
Disaster management and regional cooperation: a GS2 and GS3 case study on cross-border flood impacts.
Why in news
Nepal revised the number of missing persons from the August 26 floods to 6,150 and reported the recovery of 10 bodies from hydropower projects in Rasuwa.
Background
Nepal reported 1,403 deaths and 6,150 missing due to floods on August 26. The recovery of bodies occurred at the Chilime and Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower projects in Rasuwa district.
Facts for Prelims
- FactNepal revised missing persons count from 5,179 to 6,150 following fresh verification.
- PlaceChilime and Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower projects are located in the Rasuwa district of Nepal.
- FactTibet reported 43 deaths and 519 missing in the same flood event.
- FactAt least 189 Indians are reported missing in the Nepal floods.
Prelims practice question
In which district of Nepal were the Chilime and Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower projects located?
- (a)Bhaktapur
- (b)Kathmandu
- (c)Rasuwa
- (d)Dolakha
Show answer
Answer: (c) Rasuwa — The note specifies that the recovery of bodies occurred at these projects in the Rasuwa district.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of regional cooperation in disaster management between India and its neighbours, specifically in the context of cross-border flood impacts.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical coordination: Need for standardized rapid-response protocols between Indian Army and Nepal's disaster authorities
- Infrastructure vulnerability: Risks posed by hydropower projects in ecologically sensitive and flood-prone Himalayan zones
Keywords: Disaster Management · Regional Cooperation · Cross-border Assistance · Hydropower Safety
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