Centre closely monitors Nepal flash flood threat, putting border districts in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh on high alert
Distilled Policy Brief
- A flash flood/Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) near the Nepal-China border caused a sudden rise in the water level of the Trishuli River at Phurke Khola, which could impact the downstream areas of the Gandak River in India.
- The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local administrations in the border areas of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have been put on high alert to monitor the situation and evacuate local communities if necessary.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Trishuli River, Gandak River basin, and the phenomenon of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs).
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Analyze the challenges of transboundary disaster management and the significance of bilateral cooperation between India and Nepal in mitigating flood risks.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
Consider the following statements regarding transboundary flood threats and disaster management in India: 1. A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) near the Nepal-China border causing a sudden rise in the Trishuli River can directly impact the downstream areas of the Gandak River in India. 2. The border areas of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are the primary Indian regions put on high alert to monitor and manage the downstream impact of this hydrological event. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
According to the official notification, a GLOF/flash flood near the Nepal-China border caused a sudden rise in the Trishuli River at Phurke Khola, which could impact the downstream areas of the Gandak River in India. Consequently, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local administrations in the border areas of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have been put on high alert to monitor the situation.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.