PRESS RELEASE

Dated: 26/08/2026 Time: 1830 hrs.

NDRF IN CLOSE WATCH ON THE SITUATION ARISING OUT OF THE FLASH FLOOD IN NEPAL

As per the Advisory of the Central Water Commission (CWC) and media reports, a sudden rise in river water level in the Trishuli river at Furke Khola in Nepal, around 160 km from the Indian border, due to suspected GLOF activity near the Nepal–China border, has been reported. The flood wave is likely to travel downstream in the Gandak river. Local authorities in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh near the India–Nepal border along the Gandak river have been advised to remain alert and maintain close monitoring of the situation.
Keeping in view the anticipated floods in the Gandak river due to the flash flood incident in Nepal, NDRF is on high alert.
The Chief Minister of Bihar has taken stock of the situation, especially along the Gandak river. After assessment, 02 NDRF teams have been dispatched for deployment in West Champaran and Muzaffarpur. Total 09 teams are deployed in Bihar. The State Government of Bihar is closely monitoring the situation and, in case of requirement, additional NDRF teams will be deployed.
The situation in Uttar Pradesh is also under close watch by the State Government. One additional NDRF team has been deployed in District Kushinagar, which is likely to be impacted due to its close vicinity to the Gandak river. Overall 11 teams are deployed in UP for Flood Warning and Response (FWR) operations.
NDRF, in close coordination with the State Governments of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and the CWC, is keeping a close watch on the situation. Additional teams are on standby for emergent requirements in case of any unforeseen situation.

ISSUED BY – PR CELL, NDRF HQ, NEW DELHI