PM Modi concerned over devastation in Nepal; speaks to Nepal’s PM and pledges support

PM Modi concerned over devastation in Nepal; speaks to Nepal’s PM and pledges support

A sudden, massive flood in the Bhote Koshi River on Wednesday morning has caused widespread devastation in Nepal… Local and foreign tourists present in the country have been swept away in this natural disaster… Following this harrowing calamity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah, expressing grief over the loss of life and property and assuring all possible humanitarian assistance from India… Sharing this information on social media, PM Modi wrote, “I spoke to Prime Minister Balendra Shah and expressed condolences over the loss of lives due to the floods in Nepal. In this difficult time, the people of India stand firmly with their brothers and sisters in Nepal. India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Nepal. Indian teams are coordinating closely with Nepali officials for relief and rescue operations.”