UPDATE: Rasuwa flood death toll climbs to 22 as dozens remain missing
Summary
A flash flood in Rasuwa and nearby districts has killed 22 people and left dozens missing, including security personnel and workers at the Langtang Khola Hydropower Project. Rescue operations have been hindered by poor weather, with helicopters deployed to evacuate the injured and deliver relief supplies.
Key Points
- Twenty-two people have been confirmed dead and dozens remain missing after a flash flood hit Rasuwa and neighbouring districts.
- Thirty-two security personnel, 15 customs office employees, and 60 people linked to the Langtang Khola Hydropower Project are among those unaccounted for.
- The Nepali Army says it has rescued 88 people, with injured victims being treated in Kathmandu and at Trishuli Camp.
- Rescue flights from Tribhuvan International Airport have been disrupted by poor weather, forcing some helicopters to turn back.
