Congress leader Shashi Tharoor clarified his use of the word "drama" in a social media post regarding the recent flash floods in Nepal. He emphasized that his intention was to describe the situation involving "intensely clashing forces" rather than to downplay the tragedy.
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On August 27, 2026, Tharoor tweeted about his arrival in Kathmandu, stating:
“"Took off for Kathmandu yesterday, blissfully unaware of the drama that had taken place in the hills and caused such catastrophic damage."
A severe flash flood struck Rasuwa district in northern Nepal, near the Tibet border, resulting in widespread destruction along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers. Experts suggest that global warming or an earthquake in Tibet may have caused a glacier to break off and fall into the valley.
