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Modi spoke with Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah after deadly flash floods in the Rasuwa district.
Reports say India offered condolences and humanitarian assistance as rescue efforts continued.
The death toll is reported differently, from at least eight to over thirty.
Several reports say hundreds are missing, including 105 Indian nationals.
Why it mattersThe call signals India’s response to Nepal’s deadly floods and aid coordination.
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Authorities are monitoring downstream areas in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Nepali authorities are still assessing whether the flood was caused by heavy rain, an avalanche, or a glacial lake outburst.
The disaster is also reported to have disrupted road connectivity and power generation.
Rescue teams and the Indian Embassy remain engaged in coordination for affected people.