Nepal suspends search operations 40 days after floods killed 1,455 people
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Disaster management and transboundary cooperation in the Himalayan region: a GS2 International Relations and GS3 Geography case study.
Why in news
Nepal's National Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management suspended search operations 40 days after the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods killed 1,455 people.
Background
The floods occurred on August 26 and resulted in 1,455 deaths, including 189 Indians and 65 Americans. The council recommended Nepalese Rs 559 billion (Rs 35,000 crore) for 504 reconstruction programmes.
Facts for Prelims
- FactBhotekoshi-Trishuli floods: Occurred on August 26 and resulted in 1,455 deaths.
- FactReconstruction budget: Nepalese Rs 559 billion (Rs 35,000 crore) for 504 programmes.
- PlaceBhotekoshi-Trishuli: River systems in Nepal affected by floods.
- FactMissing victims: Includes 189 Indians, 65 Americans, and 55 Malaysians.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods in Nepal, consider the following statements:
- The flood fatalities included 189 Indians and 65 Americans.
- The floods resulted in a total of 1,455 deaths.
- The reconstruction budget was allocated for 500 programmes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The note states the budget is for 504 reconstruction programmes.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in disaster management and infrastructure resilience in the Himalayan region, highlighting the need for transboundary cooperation in flood mitigation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geological vulnerability: High seismic activity and rapid glacial melt increasing flash flood frequency
- Transboundary risk: Need for integrated river basin management between Nepal and India
- Resource constraints: High reconstruction costs vs limited fiscal space for disaster-prone nations
Keywords: Disaster Risk Reduction · Transboundary Cooperation · Climate Resilience · Infrastructure Reconstruction
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