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Amit Shah spoke with Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary about potential flood threats in the state.
The central government said the National Disaster Response Force is being mobilised to assist state authorities.
Local reports linked the alert in Bihar to shared river systems after flash floods in Nepal caused fatalities and infrastructure damage.
Analysts said the Nepal disaster caused significant casualties and structural damage across districts near the Nepal Tibet border.
Why it mattersDeadly flooding and cross-border river surges could raise relief needs, disruption, and safety risks in Bihar and nearby areas.
More context
The flood was attributed to an ice rock avalanche and a temporary landslide dam breach rather than local rainfall.
The event disrupted hydropower projects, cross-border trade, and tourism routes in Nepal.
Nepal sought rescue assistance from both India and China.