PM Modi Speaks to Nepal PM Balendra Shah, Offers Humanitarian Assistance

PTI, August 26, 2026, New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to his Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods there and told him that India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to the neighbouring country.

Modi also said that people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time.

In a post on 'X', the Prime Minister said: "Spoke to Prime Minister Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods in Nepal. The people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time."

The Prime Minister also said that India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Nepal.

"Our teams are coordinating closely on rescue and relief efforts," he said.

Meanwhile, Bihar was put on alert over the possibility of a sudden rise in the Gandak river's water discharge following flash floods, prompting the state authorities to open all 36 gates of a barrage on the river to help control the situation, officials said.

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary convened a meeting with the Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit and other top officials to review the situation.

All concerned have been directed to remain on "high alert", take all necessary measures in a timely manner, and maintain continuous vigil over the situation, officials said.

Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, who also holds the Water Resources department (WRD) portfolio, said that around 86,000 cusecs of water was discharged from the Gandak Barrage at Valmikinagar around noon, with the trend showing a further rise.