India opens 24x7 control room for nationals affected by Nepal flash floods
India has set up a round-the-clock control room to assist Indian nationals affected by the devastating flash floods in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi region. Nepalese authorities have reported hundreds of bodies recovered and thousands still missing, including a significant number of Indian citizens. Rescue operations are ongoing across multiple districts, with both local and international teams engaged in search and relief efforts. The Indian government is coordinating closely with Nepal to track missing Indians, facilitate evacuation, and provide information to families. The control room is handling inquiries, documenting missing persons, and liaising with the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu. The disaster has raised concerns about climate change impacts, transboundary river management, and disaster preparedness in the Himalayan region. India’s response is being watched as a test of its neighborhood-first policy and capacity for regional humanitarian assistance. The situation remains fluid as the death toll and damage estimates continue to rise.
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The Bhote Koshi flash floods prompting India to open a 24x7 control room occurred in which country?
Answer: (b) Nepal
The correct answer is (b) Nepal.