Press statement by Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav regarding the loss of life and property caused by flash floods in Nepal and the potential threat to Bihar:

In view of the likelihood of increased water flow into Bihar due to flash floods in Nepal, residents of vulnerable and affected areas in the relevant riparian districts must remain alert, and the Bihar government, in particular, must stay vigilant and prepared.

To tackle any adverse emergency or threat, the administration should maintain constant monitoring and ensure all necessary administrative and technical preparations — in addition to relief and rescue operations — are in place. The government must ensure 24/7 monitoring of dams and embankments to guarantee their structural integrity and safety.

We urge party workers to keep local residents informed and aware by providing necessary information and warnings, especially in the districts along the Gandak River — namely West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Saran, Muzaffarpur and Vaishali.

– Amarnath Tewari

Eight South Koreans working on a hydropower plant were missing, ‌and 10 others were stranded, following a massive flash ⁠flood along the Nepal-Tibet border, Yonhap News Agency reported today, citing ‌South Korea’s Foreign Ministry.

The workers were employed by ‌Korea Energy and Doosan Enerbility ‌Co, ⁠the report said, ⁠adding that Nepal has deployed a rescue team to search the affected area.

Another 10 South ‌Korean workers affiliated with Doosan Enerbility are stranded in the area and awaiting a ‌helicopter sent by Nepalese authorities to evacuate them, it said.

South Korea has established ⁠a task force led by the Foreign Minister and plans ‌to send a joint rapid-response team comprising government officials and fire and police authorities to Nepal as soon as possible, the report said.

– Reuters