UPDATE: Rasuwa flood death toll climbs to 72 as dozens remain missing
Summary
Ninety-five people have been confirmed dead and dozens remain missing after a flash flood hit Rasuwa and neighbouring districts, disrupting communications and rescue efforts. The disaster has also left security personnel, hydropower workers and hundreds of tourists out of contact, while damaging bridges and roads.
Key Points
- Ninety-five bodies have been recovered from the flood-affected areas, though the identification of the deceased is still incomplete.
- Dozens remain missing, including 85 security personnel from the Nepali Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force.
- Sixty people linked to hydropower projects, along with 391 foreign and 93 domestic tourists, are out of contact.
- The flood damaged 19 motorable bridges and around 40 kilometres of road stretch.
