Video: Drone view of town devastated in Nepal floods shows landscape of mud, debris

UPDATED: Sep 3, 2026 10:30 ISTDrone footage published by news agency ANI on X captured the devastation caused by last week's flash floods in Devighat in Nepal's Nuwakot district. The bird's-eye view video shows houses and other buildings severely damaged, with the town reduced to a landscape of mud and debris. Across Nepal, the death toll from the catastrophic flash floods rose to 1,222 on Thursday, while 4,875 people remained unaccounted for, according to official figures released by the government. Of those missing, 601 are foreign nationals, the authorities added.\u003cdiv class=\"dottedimg\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSRaghav Chadha Voter Name Deleted In Punjab SIR Draft, Sparking Political Row Ahead Of PollsA political controversy has emerged after Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha's name was deleted from the Punjab Special Intensive Revision (SIR) electoral draft list, where he has been marked as permanently shifted. Crying vendetta politics ahead of elections, Chadha alleged revenge politics by the Bhagwant Mann government. Countering the claims, the Aam Aadmi Party stated the SIR exercise is conducted by the Centre and alleged Chadha is attempting a backdated entry to shift to Delhi. With the final list expected on October 12, an appeal window remains open.Centre Defends 7.8% GDP Growth, Slams Critics Over Calculation MethodologyThe central government has strongly defended India's first quarter Gross Domestic Product growth numbers, dismissing criticism from opposition leaders and former officials regarding data accuracy and calculation methodology. Addressing concerns, the government rejected claims that the economic growth was closer to 2.6 percent, describing comparisons between old and new series with different base years as comparing apples and oranges. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation maintained that the compilation process is completely transparent and verified through granular data sources, including the Goods and Services Tax framework and the Public Financial Management System. Officials highlighted that multiple deliberations with economists and statisticians preceded the final figure. Reaffirming India's economic resilience, the government stated that the 7.8 percent growth rate remains a reality, positioning the country as the fastest growing among large global economies.Fake Medicine Packaging Unit Busted in Saharanpur; Network Linked to LucknowThe Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration busted a counterfeit medicine supply network running from Saharanpur to Lucknow. Following the questioning of accused Ejaz, authorities raided a basement packaging unit in Saharanpur, seizing stripping machines, batch seals, die punches, printed aluminium foil, 973 printed cartons, lipid medications, fake anti-epilepsy tablets, and over thirty-two kilograms of steroids. In Lucknow, inspections revealed two batches of Levocetirizine declared not of standard quality following state laboratory tests. FIRs have been registered, and legal action is underway.Opposition Slams Retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra's Appointment As Ram Temple Trust CEOA major political row has erupted between the opposition and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party following the appointment of retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra as the first Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust amid controversy surrounding alleged donation irregularities. The Congress party questioned the appointment, alleging the post belongs to saints and claiming the government is attempting to bury the issue. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress ally IUML also criticised the government over the move. Defending the decision, the BJP stated that the newly appointed CEO will bring transparency and reform the temple administration. Speaking to India Today, retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve, stating his commitment to fulfilling the responsibilities entrusted to him. Mishra, an Ati Vishisht Seva Medal awardee and former Western Air Command chief who led during Operation Sindoor, retired after nearly four decades in the Indian Air Force.