Five elephants swept from Nepal to India rescued
Five elephants were swept from Nepal into India by strong currents due to a sudden rise in water levels, and were rescued in Uttar Pradesh with the help of forest and irrigation officials who reduced the flow by closing dam gates. The event followed a flood triggered by an earthquake and landslide in the Nepal-Tibet border region.
Consensus
- Five elephants were swept from Nepal into India due to a sudden rise in water levels.
- The elephants were in the Kaundinyi River and were carried toward the Girdha dam in Uttar Pradesh.
- Forest and irrigation officials closed dam gates to reduce water flow and enable the elephants to reach the shore.
- The elephants were part of a group of three adults and two calves.
- The incident occurred after a flood in the Nepal-Tibet border area on August 26.
- The flood was caused by an earthquake and subsequent landslide.
- The rescue operation was successful and the elephants returned to the forest.
- The flood caused significant damage in Nepal, including destruction of homes, roads, and energy infrastructure.
- The flood resulted in a large number of missing persons and confirmed deaths.
- Russia expressed condolences to Nepal's leadership and advised against travel to the country.
Points of divergence
- The flood occurred in the border region between Nepal and Tibet on August 26, and may have swept away around a thousand people. — vm
- 53 Ukrainians and 4 Russians went missing in Nepal and Tibet due to the flood. — vm
- The flood caused a landslide that led to the loss of several people near a border crossing, with fears of a large number of casualties. — vm
- 157 people have died in the flood, and the total number of missing is approaching 900. — vm
- 644 travelers and 127 local residents are missing due to the flood. — m24
- 8 Russians are missing, and 270 people have died officially, though media reports suggest 332 deaths. — m24
- Vladimir Putin sent condolences to the President of Nepal and the Prime Minister of Nepal. — m24
- The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised against travel to Nepal due to the flood. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Five elephants swept away by the current from Nepal were rescued in India — Вечерняя Москва
- NDTV India: five elephants swept away by strong current from Nepal to India — Москва 24