The devastating floods in Nepal have raised flood concerns in parts of India, especially in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have issued alerts in low-lying areas as water levels rise in the Narayani-Gandak River.
The river flows from Nepal into India. As a result, the flood disaster has also affected areas across the border.
Bodies Recovered From Gandak River
The flood has also carried victims from Nepal into India.
Uttar Pradesh authorities have recovered bodies from the Gandak River in the districts of Maharajganj and Kushinagar.
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Recent reports say rescue teams have recovered 13 bodies from the river in the two districts.
Officials are working with Nepalese authorities to identify the victims.
The Gandak is known as the Narayani River in Nepal.
Bihar Also Faces Rising Flood Risk
The situation has also raised concerns in Bihar.
Several rivers in the state have recorded higher water levels.
Authorities are closely watching rivers and areas at risk of flooding.
Meanwhile, weather officials have warned of heavy and very heavy rain in parts of India.
More rain could increase pressure on rivers and flood-prone areas.
Cloudburst Hits Ladakh
Elsewhere, a cloudburst triggered a sudden flash flood in the Stakpa Sankoo area of Kargil, Ladakh.
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The sudden flow sent mud, large rocks and other debris into a nearby stream.
There were no immediate reports of deaths or major damage.
Officials are monitoring the situation as more rain remains possible in the region.
Nepal Death Toll Reaches 903
The disaster in Nepal has caused a huge loss of life.
Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said 903 people have died.
Another 4,247 people remain missing.
More than 10,000 people have been rescued so far.
The floods and mudslides have affected several districts in Nepal.
Hundreds of Hydropower Workers Missing
Rescue teams are also searching for hundreds of workers trapped in hydropower project tunnels.
Officials say 933 hydropower workers remain unaccounted for.
Mud and debris have blocked several tunnels.
Rescue teams are using heavy machinery to clear access routes.
The Nepalese Army and other agencies are leading the rescue effort.
India and China are also supporting rescue operations.
Rescue Operations Continue
The disaster has created a major humanitarian emergency in Nepal.
Rescue teams continue to search for missing people across the affected areas.
At the same time, authorities are trying to restore roads and other vital links.
Heavy rain and unstable conditions continue to make the work difficult.
The rising water levels also remain a concern for communities near rivers in Nepal and northern India.
