Nepal Floods Ground Report: Trishuli Reduced To Rubble, Homes & School Swept Away

UPDATED: Aug 27, 2026 17:34 ISTAn India Today ground report from Trishuli in Nepal reveals widespread devastation caused by furious flash floods following severe rain and overflow originating from Tibet. The floodwaters altered the Trishuli River's course, completely wiping out market places, residential areas, a bus stand, a school, and a local church, turning the once-vibrant town into rubble and debris. Markings indicate that floodwaters rose up to 100 feet above current levels, trapping hundreds of residents in mud and debris without an opportunity to escape. Local villagers are seen navigating hazardous, mud-soaked paths using makeshift wooden planks to salvage basic belongings, while rescue operations remain severely hindered by difficult geographical terrain. Concerns grow that the casualty and missing numbers could escalate significantly. Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSSpecial Parliament Session? Delimitation, Women’s Quota Trigger Fresh Political BuzzFollowing an interview with the parliamentary affairs minister, speculation has arisen regarding the possibility of a special session of parliament as the monsoon session has not been officially prorogued. The leader of opposition in the upper house has written to the prime minister requesting an all-party meeting to allow opposition parties, state governments, and political stakeholders to examine the delimitation proposal before any legislative action is taken. The discussion highlights that a parliamentary session can be reconvened when not prorogued. Furthermore, details emerged regarding the implementation of women's reservation in parliament, known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhinayam. The government clarified that women's reservation is constitutionally tied to the delimitation process, which will be conducted based on the census available after 2026. Consequently, opposition leaders continue to seek clarity on the timeline for delimitation and the potential summoning of a parliamentary session.Stock Market Closing: Nifty, Sensex Slide; Hyundai’s Big Expansion, Gold & Silver Prices RiseOn the Business Today Show with Sakshi Batra, stock markets turned volatile as the Nifty slipped below the 24,100 mark to end 116 points lower at 24,090, while the Sensex dropped 250 points to trade near 77,200. Broad-market weakness persisted despite strong NVIDIA results, while Hyundai announced plans to launch or refresh over 100 models by 2030 to compete with Toyota and Chinese rivals. Market guest Abhishek Basumallik noted that the Indian stock market is taking a breather following the earnings season and highlighted structural strength in private banks due to historic low NPAs. Reporting on health concerns, Neetu Chandra Sharma detailed a sudden shortage of swine flu medication oseltamivir in Delhi NCR due to low past inventories after a spike in H1N1 cases. Additionally, JSW MG Motor India Director Parth Jindal discussed the launch of the Hector Tomahawk plug-in hybrid, dubbed internally as the 'diesel killer'. Finally, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal spoke exclusively to India Today on strengthening India-Japan ties, citing a 7 lakh crore rupee investment commitment.Piyush Goyal On India-Japan Ties: ₹7 Lakh Crore Investment, Jobs & Opportunities For Indian YouthIn an interview, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal discussed his visit to Japan accompanied by a 200-member Indian business delegation. Goyal highlighted Japan's enthusiasm to partner with India, calling India a reliable 'trusted partner' backed by a strong youth workforce and high-quality manufacturing capabilities. He noted that Japan's planned investment of seven lakh crore rupees between 2025 and 2035 could be fulfilled in just five years, with one lakh crore already arriving within ten months. Goyal highlighted Japan's demand for three lakh skilled Indian professionals, including engineers, doctors, caregivers, and technicians. He emphasized how Japanese technology, innovation standards, and high-tech collaboration will benefit Indian startups, boost bilateral exports, and create job opportunities.