Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has praised India’s assistance following the devastating floods, calling the situation “exceptional” and highlighting the rapid response of Indian technicians and rescue teams. India has continued its large-scale humanitarian and disaster relief operation, with the fifth tranche of relief bringing total assistance to 68.5 tonnes. The latest support includes medicines and an 11-member rescue team. Balen Shah said Indian technicians reached remote areas as soon as conditions allowed, despite extreme mud and sludge that left even excavators and Nepal’s Army and Armed Police Force struggling to find space to operate.  

Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border, bringing 60 mph winds, torrential rain and a dangerous flash flood threat across the Gulf Coast. The storm came ashore near Johnson Bayou on the Louisiana coast before moving inland. Heavy rainfall has flooded roads across parts of Texas, while thousands of homes and businesses have lost power in Southeast Texas. Forecasters warn that some areas could receive up to 9 inches of rain, raising the risk of sudden flooding in low-lying and urban areas.