Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Nepal’s Prime Minister  Balendra Shah to offer condolences on the loss of life due to the flash flood in Nepal. In a post on X, PM wrote, ‘People of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time.’ PM further assured that India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Nepal.

Bihar is on high alert after the flash flood in Nepal triggered by the earthquake. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhari said that a high-level team has been constituted in this matter and the Chief Secretary and DGP are personally monitoring the situation.

Early reports suggest that the flood was caused by an earthquake triggering an avalanche with melted snow pouring into the Bhote Koshi river, as per the BBC.

At least 105 Indian nationals are among 384 tourists and travellers whose whereabouts are yet to be confirmed following a sudden flash flood in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa district, according to a preliminary situation update issued by the Nepal Tourism Board on Wednesday.

The list includes 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals, with Indians accounting for the largest identified group of foreign nationals. Another 37 people identified as NRIs are also listed among those whose whereabouts are being verified.

The flash flood occurred at around 8.30 am on Wednesday, after which Nepal Tourism Board officials, Tourist Police and other tourism stakeholders began efforts to verify the whereabouts and safety of tourists and travellers who were in or travelling through the affected areas.