Flash floods carrying mud, debris and large boulders struck Nepal's Manaslu region on Sunday (Oct 11) after a dry landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River near Lokpa in Chumnubri, Gorkha district. No casualties have been reported so far. The river has repeatedly blocked and burst since about 4 am on October 11, threatening settlements downstream toward Jagat and Arughat. The surges have raised fears of further damage along the river corridor.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">बुढीगण्डकीमा आएको बाढीबाट प्रभावित केही क्षेत्रको हेलिकोप्टरबाट लिइएका तस्विर https://t.co/gPNa0jWQ8t&mdash; NDRRMA (@NDRRMA_Nepal) <a href="https://x.com/NDRRMA_Nepal/status/2109113480993526254?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2026</a></blockquote>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;The flooding comes only weeks after a similar disaster in the area. On September 6, flash floods hit the Budhi Gandaki and Therang Khola areas around Namrung in Chumnubri. Two important bridges were washed away, which disrupted movement along the Manaslu trekking corridor. A suspension bridge over the Budhi Gandaki was also damaged, and the District Administration Office in Gorkha asked trekkers to suspend travel in the affected areas until further notice. Residents say they have not yet recovered from that disaster.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-mourns-mountaineering-icon-nirmal-purja-wion-news-1786106734583/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-mourns-mountaineering-icon-nirmal-purja-wion-news-1786106734583/embed</a>&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO HERE

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">La madre naturaleza no da tregua en Nepal.

A 11 de octubre, se registran nuevamente inundaciones repentinas. El río Budhi Gandaki devasta la región de Gorkha.

Las personas aún no se han recuperado psicológicamente del desastre de hace unas semanas y ahora les toca vivir una situación similar.

Dios proteja a la humanidad. 🙏&mdash; Obstinado (@05t1n40) <a href="https://x.com/05t1n40/status/2109119345406165147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2026</a></blockquote>
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The river has a history of sudden surges. In April 2024, residents of Samagaun in Chumanubri Rural Municipality reported a sudden rise in the flow of the Budhi Gandaki. A study by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) found that the flood was triggered by an ice avalanche from the Manaslu Glacier into the glacial lake Birendra Tal. The report said the event was moderate and did not cause significant downstream damage, but warned that future events could be larger as temperatures rise and glaciers retreat. Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-roof-no-hope-displaced-families-in-nepal-demand-resettlement-after-devastating-floods-1791547100065">No roof, no hope: Displaced families in Nepal demand resettlement after devastating floods</a> The ICIMOD researchers recommended continuous lake monitoring and the establishment of a flood early warning system to improve preparedness. Officials have not yet confirmed how long the blockage may last or whether downstream communities will be evacuated. Authorities are expected to keep monitoring water levels as the river continues to block and release.

A dry landslide near Lokpa in Gorkha district blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, triggering severe flash floods across Nepal's Manaslu region and threatening downstream settlements toward Jagat and Arughat.

Flash floods carrying mud, debris and large boulders struck Nepal's Manaslu region on Sunday (Oct 11) after a dry landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River near Lokpa in Chumnubri, Gorkha district. No casualties have been reported so far. The river has repeatedly blocked and burst since about 4 am on October 11, threatening settlements downstream toward Jagat and Arughat. The surges have raised fears of further damage along the river corridor.

A dry landslide near Lokpa in Gorkha district blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, triggering severe flash floods across Nepal's Manaslu region and threatening downstream settlements toward Jagat and Arughat.

Nepal flash floods swallow homes and bridges a month after devastating disaster

In the wake of the devastating flash floods in Nepal, which caused large-scale loss of life and extensive damage to property, experts in Jammu and Kashmir have called for urgent strategic planning and disaster preparedness to mitigate the growing risks posed by glacial lake outbursts, floods and landslides in the Union Territory.Recent studies have highlighted a rising threat from high-altitude glacier lakes and unstable terrain across Jammu and Kashmir, with researchers warning that a sudden glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), landslide or other natural hazard could have severe consequences for downstream communities and critical infrastructure.According to recent survey data, 155 glacial lakes in Jammu and Kashmir have been assessed for GLOF-related risks, with five categorised as being at very high risk. These include Bramsar, Chirsar, Nundkol, Gangabal and Bhagsar lakes, located in the higher reaches of areas including Ganderbal, Kulgam, Kishtwar and Doda.Experts have warned that an outburst triggered by ice or rock falls, landslides, rapid changes in lake levels or the failure of natural dams could unleash huge volumes of water downstream. Such an event could potentially damage thousands of buildings, major bridges, roads and other critical infrastructure, including important hydropower installations.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/major-security-success-in-shopian-joint-forces-bust-terror-hideout-recover-arms-and-ammunition-1788167313391">Major security success in Shopian: Joint forces bust terror hideout, recover arms and ammunition</a>“Yes, we have several such lakes in Srinagar and across the Kashmir region, including Kausar Lake and Gangabal Lake in the upper reaches. We also have lakes such as Sheshnag and Gangabal, which are relatively close to the Srinagar and Kashmir areas. In addition, there are numerous high-altitude mountain lakes across the Himalayas. The kind of catastrophe that occurred in Nepal could potentially happen here as well. Scientists have explained that in Nepal, a shelf of ice collapsed onto a glacial lake, triggering a massive and intense surge of water that rose to a height greater than a five-storey building, '' said Ajaz Rasool, Environmentalist.&nbsp;He further added, ''The incident resulted in significant loss of life and extensive damage to property. This has also focused our attention on Jammu and Kashmir because we are facing a somewhat similar situation in terms of glacial lakes and the melting of glaciers in the higher Himalayas. Such events cannot be ruled out, and we therefore need to be extremely cautious. We must draw up contingency plans and take preventive measures to assess whether such a disaster can be avoided or mitigated. At the same time, we need to be prepared with clear response mechanisms so that, if such an event does occur, we know exactly what steps need to be taken to minimise the loss of life and property.”&nbsp;Researchers have also raised concerns over the accelerated melting of glaciers in the region. Available data indicates that around 18,000 glaciers in Jammu and Kashmir are experiencing significantly accelerated melting, while several glacial lakes are expanding rapidly, increasing concerns over their stability.The risk is particularly pronounced across parts of south and central Kashmir, Ladakh, Kishtwar and Doda, where high-altitude glacial systems, steep slopes and vulnerable settlements and infrastructure converge.Adding to the vulnerability is the region's seismic profile. Jammu and Kashmir falls in a high seismic-risk zone, meaning a strong earthquake could potentially trigger landslides or destabilise glacial lakes and natural dams, creating a cascading disaster involving sudden flooding downstream.“We were earlier classified under Zone V, and now we are being placed in Zone 5.1, a new category carved out for areas that are particularly prone to earthquakes. There are forecasts that a major earthquake could occur in Jammu and Kashmir, potentially measuring around 8 on the Richter scale. If such an earthquake were to occur, it could result in a major disaster. As far as glaciers and glacial lakes are concerned, a powerful earthquake could potentially destabilise or breach some of these lakes, sending huge volumes of water downstream through the streams and rivers. We could face an extremely tragic situation, and the extent of the damage is difficult to even imagine. This is the time to take preventive measures, formulate appropriate policies, and ensure their effective implementation so that we can minimise the impact of such disasters. We hope that such a major earthquake does not occur, but we must be fully prepared for the possibility,” said Ajaz Rasool, Environmentalist.&nbsp;A recent assessment has also identified around 43,000 square kilometres of area in Jammu and Kashmir as being vulnerable to landslides, underlining the scale of the challenge facing disaster-management authorities. &nbsp;

Nepal's devastating floods have raised concerns in J&K, where experts warn of risks from glacial lake outbursts, landslides, earthquakes and floods.

In the wake of the devastating flash floods in Nepal, which caused large-scale loss of life and extensive damage to property, experts in Jammu and Kashmir have called for urgent strategic planning and disaster preparedness to mitigate the growing risks posed by glacial lake outbursts, floods and landslides in the Union Territory. Recent studies have highlighted a rising threat from high-altitude glacier lakes and unstable terrain across Jammu and Kashmir, with researchers warning that a sudden glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), landslide or other natural hazard could have severe consequences for downstream communities and critical infrastructure. According to recent survey data, 155 glacial lakes in Jammu and Kashmir have been assessed for GLOF-related risks, with five categorised as being at very high risk. These include Bramsar, Chirsar, Nundkol, Gangabal and Bhagsar lakes, located in the higher reaches of areas including Ganderbal, Kulgam, Kishtwar and Doda. Experts have warned that an outburst triggered by ice or rock falls, landslides, rapid changes in lake levels or the failure of natural dams could unleash huge volumes of water downstream. Such an event could potentially damage thousands of buildings, major bridges, roads and other critical infrastructure, including important hydropower installations. Also Read: Major security success in Shopian: Joint forces bust terror hideout, recover arms and ammunition “Yes, we have several such lakes in Srinagar and across the Kashmir region, including Kausar Lake and Gangabal Lake in the upper reaches. We also have lakes such as Sheshnag and Gangabal, which are relatively close to the Srinagar and Kashmir areas. In addition, there are numerous high-altitude mountain lakes across the Himalayas. The kind of catastrophe that occurred in Nepal could potentially happen here as well. Scientists have explained that in Nepal, a shelf of ice collapsed onto a glacial lake, triggering a massive and intense surge of water that rose to a height greater than a five-storey building, '' said Ajaz Rasool, Environmentalist. He further added, ''The incident resulted in significant loss of life and extensive damage to property. This has also focused our attention on Jammu and Kashmir because we are facing a somewhat similar situation in terms of glacial lakes and the melting of glaciers in the higher Himalayas. Such events cannot be ruled out, and we therefore need to be extremely cautious. We must draw up contingency plans and take preventive measures to assess whether such a disaster can be avoided or mitigated. At the same time, we need to be prepared with clear response mechanisms so that, if such an event does occur, we know exactly what steps need to be taken to minimise the loss of life and property.” Researchers have also raised concerns over the accelerated melting of glaciers in the region. Available data indicates that around 18,000 glaciers in Jammu and Kashmir are experiencing significantly accelerated melting, while several glacial lakes are expanding rapidly, increasing concerns over their stability. The risk is particularly pronounced across parts of south and central Kashmir, Ladakh, Kishtwar and Doda, where high-altitude glacial systems, steep slopes and vulnerable settlements and infrastructure converge. Adding to the vulnerability is the region's seismic profile. Jammu and Kashmir falls in a high seismic-risk zone, meaning a strong earthquake could potentially trigger landslides or destabilise glacial lakes and natural dams, creating a cascading disaster involving sudden flooding downstream. “We were earlier classified under Zone V, and now we are being placed in Zone 5.1, a new category carved out for areas that are particularly prone to earthquakes. There are forecasts that a major earthquake could occur in Jammu and Kashmir, potentially measuring around 8 on the Richter scale. If such an earthquake were to occur, it could result in a major disaster. As far as glaciers and glacial lakes are concerned, a powerful earthquake could potentially destabilise or breach some of these lakes, sending huge volumes of water downstream through the streams and rivers. We could face an extremely tragic situation, and the extent of the damage is difficult to even imagine. This is the time to take preventive measures, formulate appropriate policies, and ensure their effective implementation so that we can minimise the impact of such disasters. We hope that such a major earthquake does not occur, but we must be fully prepared for the possibility,” said Ajaz Rasool, Environmentalist. A recent assessment has also identified around 43,000 square kilometres of area in Jammu and Kashmir as being vulnerable to landslides, underlining the scale of the challenge facing disaster-management authorities.

Nepal's devastating floods have raised concerns in J&amp;K, where experts warn of risks from glacial lake outbursts, landslides, earthquakes and floods.

Nepal flash floods ring alarm bells in J&K over GLOF, flood and landslide risks

As the death toll in Nepal crosses 900, Nepali officials have said that they did not get as much data as they wanted from China on glacier movements, water levels and other extreme events, Reuters reported. Nepali and Chinese officials met in Kathmandu in May - just three months before glacier-triggered flash floods devastated the Nepal-Tibet border. However, China has said that it gave adequate warnings. Meanwhile, India is continuing to assist Nepal in rescue and relief work, as the death toll crossed 900 and more than 4,000 people remained missing on Monday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. India has also deployed specialised teams to support Nepal’s rescue operations and the identification of victims, the Ministry of External Affairs said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/drone-footage-shows-massive-damage-caused-by-nepal-floods-1788161727764">Drone footage shows massive damage caused by Nepal Floods</a>&nbsp;At the May 27 meeting, 10 Nepali officials and about a dozen Chinese officials, including representatives from Tibet, discussed cooperation on floods, weather and glacier-related hazards, according to an agenda prepared by Nepal and reviewed by Reuters. They called for joint measures including inventories of glacial lakes and hazard mapping. “What we actually wanted from them, and still want, is if there are early movements of glaciers and early movements around that area, we would want to know a bit early,” Sauhardra Joshi, a hydrologist at Nepal’s Flood Forecasting Division, told Reuters.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/nepal-floods-death-toll-surpasses-600-as-poor-weather-disrupts-rescue-1788015935689">Nepal Floods: Death toll surpasses 600 as poor weather disrupts rescue</a>&nbsp;Nepal raised similar concerns last year after a glacial lake outburst flood in Tibet killed at least nine people from Nepal and left more than a dozen missing.“When the Chinese side sees a heavy precipitation forecast in the Tibet area, then they provide us that forecast and those observations,” said Binod Parajuli, a Nepal government hydrologist. But, he added, this did “not” include information on “avalanche and water level, landslides, extreme events.”China began sharing heavy-rain forecasts for Tibet with Nepal through WeChat and email about a month ago, Parajuli said.<h3>China denies claim</h3>China said that it had shared important information with Nepal “in a timely manner” and that the two countries had made “substantial progress” on cross-border disaster information-sharing at the meeting, the embassy said. Beijing's Foreign Ministry said that information has been released openly, transparently and promptly. Twelve days before the August 26 disaster, China's World Meteorological Centre warned Nepali officials by email of enhanced rainfall and possible “secondary and cascading hazards”, including landslides and flash floods.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nepali officials say they sought more data from China on glacier movements, water levels and extreme events before deadly floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border. China says it shared information in a timely manner. The disaster killed over 900 people and left more than 3,000 missing

As the death toll in Nepal crosses 900, Nepali officials have said that they did not get as much data as they wanted from China on glacier movements, water levels and other extreme events, Reuters reported. Nepali and Chinese officials met in Kathmandu in May - just three months before glacier-triggered flash floods devastated the Nepal-Tibet border. However, China has said that it gave adequate warnings. Meanwhile, India is continuing to assist Nepal in rescue and relief work, as the death toll crossed 900 and more than 4,000 people remained missing on Monday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. India has also deployed specialised teams to support Nepal’s rescue operations and the identification of victims, the Ministry of External Affairs said. Also Read: Drone footage shows massive damage caused by Nepal Floods At the May 27 meeting, 10 Nepali officials and about a dozen Chinese officials, including representatives from Tibet, discussed cooperation on floods, weather and glacier-related hazards, according to an agenda prepared by Nepal and reviewed by Reuters. They called for joint measures including inventories of glacial lakes and hazard mapping. “What we actually wanted from them, and still want, is if there are early movements of glaciers and early movements around that area, we would want to know a bit early,” Sauhardra Joshi, a hydrologist at Nepal’s Flood Forecasting Division, told Reuters. Also Read: Nepal Floods: Death toll surpasses 600 as poor weather disrupts rescue Nepal raised similar concerns last year after a glacial lake outburst flood in Tibet killed at least nine people from Nepal and left more than a dozen missing. “When the Chinese side sees a heavy precipitation forecast in the Tibet area, then they provide us that forecast and those observations,” said Binod Parajuli, a Nepal government hydrologist. But, he added, this did “not” include information on “avalanche and water level, landslides, extreme events.”China began sharing heavy-rain forecasts for Tibet with Nepal through WeChat and email about a month ago, Parajuli said. China denies claim China said that it had shared important information with Nepal “in a timely manner” and that the two countries had made “substantial progress” on cross-border disaster information-sharing at the meeting, the embassy said. Beijing's Foreign Ministry said that information has been released openly, transparently and promptly. Twelve days before the August 26 disaster, China's World Meteorological Centre warned Nepali officials by email of enhanced rainfall and possible “secondary and cascading hazards”, including landslides and flash floods.

Nepali officials say they sought more data from China on glacier movements, water levels and extreme events before deadly floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border. China says it shared information in a timely manner. The disaster killed over 900 people and left more than 3,000 missing

China rejects claims of inadequate disaster data-sharing with Nepal

The death toll from the devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods climbed to 392 on Thursday, while 1,468 people are still reported missing on both sides of the border. Compounding the problem, a newly formed barrier lake threatens to unleash another surge downstream.&nbsp;&nbsp;The toll is expected to rise further as rescue operations are ongoing.&nbsp;India has been racing against time to trace 290 uncontactable nationals as rescue teams battled destroyed roads, washed-away bridges and mountains of mud and debris.&nbsp;The overwhelming destruction has left several villages cut off, and rescue teams are battling to reach people stranded in remote areas as both roads and bridges have been washed away.&nbsp;Homes, markets, and government buildings seem to have disappeared beneath mud and debris, with survivors recalling how entire neighbourhoods were wiped out within minutes.&nbsp;Of the 392 people killed in the disaster, 389 died in Nepal and three in neighbouring Tibet.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ex-union-minister-mukul-roy-s-daughter-in-law-missing-in-nepal-drdo-ex-chief-and-wife-stranded-1787847711884">Ex-Union Minister Mukul Roy’s daughter-in-law missing in Nepal; DRDO ex-chief and wife stranded</a><h2>796 people rescued from affected areas</h2>&nbsp;Nepal Police shared that 796 people, including 50 foreigners, had been rescued from the affected areas by helicopters, while another 796 had been evacuated by land. The police did not specify the nationalities of the foreigners.Nepal authorities reported 910 people missing, while officials in Tibet said another 558 people remained unaccounted for, taking the total number of missing people on the two sides of the border to 1,468.&nbsp;<h2>540 foreigners among 667 people missing: Tourism board</h2>&nbsp;The Nepalese Tourism Board said that 667 people are missing following the flash floods close to the Nepal-Tibet border. This includes 540 foreign nationals from 31 countries, as well as 127 Nepalese citizens, it added in a post on social media.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/top-law-institute-nlsiu-cancels-convocation-after-row-over-invite-to-cji-surya-kant-1787834694245">Top law institute NLSIU cancels convocation after row over invite to CJI Surya Kant</a>&nbsp;There are 178 Indian nationals missing, the highest of any country, along with 65 from the US, 53 from Ukraine, 51 from Malaysia, 35 from Australia and 33 from the UK.&nbsp;The tourism board also said that 31 foreign nationals from India, South Korea, the USA, Russia, Italy, Bulgaria and Switzerland have been rescued from the affected areas.&nbsp;In an earlier update, Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said 910 people were missing and remained uncontactable after the floods.&nbsp;Both organisations have been providing differing figures through separate updates.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-nuclear-watchdog-chief-rafael-grossi-endorses-trump-s-plan-to-meet-kim-jong-un-1787859637436">UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi endorses Trump’s plan to meet Kim Jong Un</a>&nbsp;<h2>Around 90 US citizens unaccounted for after deadly floods</h2>&nbsp;About 90 US citizens remained unaccounted for in Nepal on Thursday, according to officials, with many believed to have been travelling to Mount Kailash in Tibet on pilgrimage.&nbsp;Rescuers struggled to move through thick mud and sludge while searching for survivors after floodwaters buried the lower floors of multi-storey buildings.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Nepal authorities have issued a fresh flood warning in Bhotekoshi River, citing satellite images that showed a lake had been formed at the site where the flood in Nepal occurred. The lake is rising and is at risk of bursting, the country’s disaster authority said on Thursday, as it appealed to residents and rescuers to stay away from the river banks.

The overwhelming destruction has left several villages cut off, and rescue teams are battling to reach people stranded in remote areas as both roads and bridges have been washed away. Homes, markets, and government buildings seem to have disappeared beneath mud and debris.

The death toll from the devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods climbed to 392 on Thursday, while 1,468 people are still reported missing on both sides of the border. Compounding the problem, a newly formed barrier lake threatens to unleash another surge downstream. The toll is expected to rise further as rescue operations are ongoing. India has been racing against time to trace 290 uncontactable nationals as rescue teams battled destroyed roads, washed-away bridges and mountains of mud and debris. The overwhelming destruction has left several villages cut off, and rescue teams are battling to reach people stranded in remote areas as both roads and bridges have been washed away. Homes, markets, and government buildings seem to have disappeared beneath mud and debris, with survivors recalling how entire neighbourhoods were wiped out within minutes. Of the 392 people killed in the disaster, 389 died in Nepal and three in neighbouring Tibet. Also Read: Ex-Union Minister Mukul Roy’s daughter-in-law missing in Nepal; DRDO ex-chief and wife stranded 796 people rescued from affected areas Nepal Police shared that 796 people, including 50 foreigners, had been rescued from the affected areas by helicopters, while another 796 had been evacuated by land. The police did not specify the nationalities of the foreigners. Nepal authorities reported 910 people missing, while officials in Tibet said another 558 people remained unaccounted for, taking the total number of missing people on the two sides of the border to 1,468. 540 foreigners among 667 people missing: Tourism board The Nepalese Tourism Board said that 667 people are missing following the flash floods close to the Nepal-Tibet border. This includes 540 foreign nationals from 31 countries, as well as 127 Nepalese citizens, it added in a post on social media. Also Read: Top law institute NLSIU cancels convocation after row over invite to CJI Surya Kant There are 178 Indian nationals missing, the highest of any country, along with 65 from the US, 53 from Ukraine, 51 from Malaysia, 35 from Australia and 33 from the UK. The tourism board also said that 31 foreign nationals from India, South Korea, the USA, Russia, Italy, Bulgaria and Switzerland have been rescued from the affected areas. In an earlier update, Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said 910 people were missing and remained uncontactable after the floods. Both organisations have been providing differing figures through separate updates. Also Read: UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi endorses Trump’s plan to meet Kim Jong Un Around 90 US citizens unaccounted for after deadly floods About 90 US citizens remained unaccounted for in Nepal on Thursday, according to officials, with many believed to have been travelling to Mount Kailash in Tibet on pilgrimage. Rescuers struggled to move through thick mud and sludge while searching for survivors after floodwaters buried the lower floors of multi-storey buildings. Meanwhile, Nepal authorities have issued a fresh flood warning in Bhotekoshi River, citing satellite images that showed a lake had been formed at the site where the flood in Nepal occurred. The lake is rising and is at risk of bursting, the country’s disaster authority said on Thursday, as it appealed to residents and rescuers to stay away from the river banks.

The overwhelming destruction has left several villages cut off, and rescue teams are battling to reach people stranded in remote areas as both roads and bridges have been washed away. Homes, markets, and government buildings seem to have disappeared beneath mud and debris.

Nepal flood death toll rises to 392; rescue teams battle mounds of mud and debris

Ex-Union Minister Mukul Roy’s daughter-in-law and former Trinamool Congress MLA Subhranshu Roy’s wife is among those reported missing after flash floods struck the area of the Nepal-Tibet border, leaving hundreds of people unaccounted for. Meanwhile, former Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Satheesh Reddy and his wife are among 31 pilgrims who are stranded near the Nepal-Tibet border following the devastating flash floods.&nbsp;Sarmistha Bhowmik Roy, who lives in North 24 Parganas district, has had no contact with her husband Subhranshu since the night of August 25. “She last spoke to her husband on the night of August 25. Since then, the family has been unable to establish contact with her,” a relative of the Roy family said. Subhranshu is the son of TMC leader Mukul Roy who passed away earlier this year.&nbsp;<h2>Sarmishtha went to Nepal on Aug 21 with a group</h2>&nbsp;Sarmistha had travelled to Nepal on August 21 as part of a tour arranged through a travel agency and was travelling alone. She is accompanied by members of her parental family.The family has been desperately trying to reach her, but repeated calls have gone unanswered while more than 24 hours have passed since the disaster struck. Her husband, former Bijpur MLA Subhranshu Roy, has already left for Nepal on Wednesday evening.&nbsp;A 32-member group from Kolkata travelling towards Mount Kailash and Mansarovar is also among those who are still missing. The group consisting of 30 tourists and two tour managers left Kolkata on August 21 and reached Nepal the following day.&nbsp;On Wednesday morning, the group reached Rasuwagadhi, near the Nepal-Tibet border, where its members were at an immigration office around 8.30 am.&nbsp;<h2>Former DRDO chief, his wife stranded near Nepal-Tibet border</h2>&nbsp;Satheesh Reddy, former chief of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and his wife are among 31 pilgrims who are stranded near the Nepal-Tibet border following the devastating flash floods that hit the neighbouring nation on Wednesday morning.At least 270 people have died and over 800 are missing in Nepal floods that swept away homes, bridges, and villages.&nbsp;Ex-DRDO chief Reddy and his wife were also undertaking Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, a sacred high-altitude pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, when the flash floods occurred. They are currently in the Saga County of Tibet.All 31 pilgrims have informed their families that they are safe and had crossed the flood-hit area Wednesday morning.They are planning to return to India through the Tibet-China route. However, their homeward journey is dependent on the reopening of the Tibet border by China.&nbsp;The floods have devastated settlements in central Nepal, destroying bridges and damaging infrastructure, including hydropower facilities.With roads and bridges damaged and communications disrupted, rescue teams faced major difficulties in reaching some of the worst-hit locations.&nbsp;India has sent nearly 50 tonnes of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief materials to Nepal in two tranches. The first flight took off on Wednesday night and delivered 10-tonne material. The second flight carried 37.5 tonnes of HADR material, medicines and food packets.

Sarmistha Bhowmik Roy, who lives in North 24 Parganas district, has had no contact with her husband Subhranshu Roy, a former MLA, since the night of August 25. Subhranshu is the son of TMC leader Mukul Roy, who passed away earlier this year. Sarmistha had travelled to Nepal on August 21.

Ex-Union Minister Mukul Roy’s daughter-in-law and former Trinamool Congress MLA Subhranshu Roy’s wife is among those reported missing after flash floods struck the area of the Nepal-Tibet border, leaving hundreds of people unaccounted for. Meanwhile, former Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Satheesh Reddy and his wife are among 31 pilgrims who are stranded near the Nepal-Tibet border following the devastating flash floods. Sarmistha Bhowmik Roy, who lives in North 24 Parganas district, has had no contact with her husband Subhranshu since the night of August 25. “She last spoke to her husband on the night of August 25. Since then, the family has been unable to establish contact with her,” a relative of the Roy family said. Subhranshu is the son of TMC leader Mukul Roy who passed away earlier this year. Sarmishtha went to Nepal on Aug 21 with a group Sarmistha had travelled to Nepal on August 21 as part of a tour arranged through a travel agency and was travelling alone. She is accompanied by members of her parental family. The family has been desperately trying to reach her, but repeated calls have gone unanswered while more than 24 hours have passed since the disaster struck. Her husband, former Bijpur MLA Subhranshu Roy, has already left for Nepal on Wednesday evening. A 32-member group from Kolkata travelling towards Mount Kailash and Mansarovar is also among those who are still missing. The group consisting of 30 tourists and two tour managers left Kolkata on August 21 and reached Nepal the following day. On Wednesday morning, the group reached Rasuwagadhi, near the Nepal-Tibet border, where its members were at an immigration office around 8.30 am. Former DRDO chief, his wife stranded near Nepal-Tibet border Satheesh Reddy, former chief of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and his wife are among 31 pilgrims who are stranded near the Nepal-Tibet border following the devastating flash floods that hit the neighbouring nation on Wednesday morning. At least 270 people have died and over 800 are missing in Nepal floods that swept away homes, bridges, and villages. Ex-DRDO chief Reddy and his wife were also undertaking Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, a sacred high-altitude pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, when the flash floods occurred. They are currently in the Saga County of Tibet. All 31 pilgrims have informed their families that they are safe and had crossed the flood-hit area Wednesday morning. They are planning to return to India through the Tibet-China route. However, their homeward journey is dependent on the reopening of the Tibet border by China. The floods have devastated settlements in central Nepal, destroying bridges and damaging infrastructure, including hydropower facilities. With roads and bridges damaged and communications disrupted, rescue teams faced major difficulties in reaching some of the worst-hit locations. India has sent nearly 50 tonnes of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief materials to Nepal in two tranches. The first flight took off on Wednesday night and delivered 10-tonne material. The second flight carried 37.5 tonnes of HADR material, medicines and food packets.

Sarmistha Bhowmik Roy, who lives in North 24 Parganas district, has had no contact with her husband Subhranshu Roy, a former MLA, since the night of August 25. Subhranshu is the son of TMC leader Mukul Roy, who passed away earlier this year. Sarmistha had travelled to Nepal on August 21.

Ex-Union Minister Mukul Roy’s daughter-in-law missing in Nepal; DRDO ex-chief and wife stranded