Political leaders across party lines expressed concern over devastating floods in Nepal and urged intensified rescue and relief operations. Several leaders called on the Centre to assist stranded Indians, while seeking large-scale humanitarian support for affected people in Nepal.
Nepali authorities issued a fresh flood warning on Friday after reports of a lake outburst in Tibet and renewed water flow mixed with debris and mud along the Bhote Koshi River. Rescue teams and residents in high-risk areas were urged to move to safety.