Kathmandu, August 29, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Saturday thanked President Droupadi Murmu and the Government of India for their concern, solidarity and support following the devastating flash floods that have killed hundreds and caused widespread destruction in Nepal.
In a message posted by the Office of the President of Nepal on X, Paudel expressed gratitude to Murmu and the Indian government for their response to the disaster.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of Nepal, I extend our deepest gratitude to Your Excellency Smt Droupadi Murmu for your kind concern and also for the generous support and solidarity extended by your government following the recent calamity in Nepal,” he said.
Paudel also expressed condolences over the deaths of Indian nationals in the disaster that struck Nepal on August 26.
“We also offer our heartfelt condolences and profound sympathy to the Government and the people of India for the tragic loss of Indian lives in the disaster of August 26, 2026,” he said.
The Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday that 149 Indian nationals had safely crossed into Nepal from China, while 320 Indians remained missing or uncontactable following the floods.
The death toll from the flash floods had risen to 616 by Saturday morning, according to local media reports citing officials. Hundreds of people were still reported missing.
The flooding in Nepal’s Rasuwa district originated in the Tibetan region of China and swept through the transboundary Bhote Koshi River, causing extensive destruction.
Following the disaster, President Murmu expressed solidarity with Nepal and conveyed India’s readiness to assist the country with relief and rescue operations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke with Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday and expressed condolences over the loss of lives. Modi reiterated India’s commitment to providing humanitarian assistance and said Indian teams were coordinating with Nepal on rescue and relief operations.
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