Devastating Flood Causes Significant Damage and Casualties in Trishuli River Basin
Summary
A devastating flood from China has caused heavy loss of life and property in Nepal’s Trishuli river basin, with the death toll from floods and landslides reaching 157 by Wednesday night. Roads, hydropower projects, and drinking water facilities have suffered extensive damage, and helicopter rescue operations are set to begin Thursday morning.
Key Points
- A flood that came from China on Wednesday morning caused severe damage across the Trishuli river basin.
- The death toll from floods and landslides had reached 157 by 11 PM Wednesday.
- Roads, hydropower projects, and drinking water facilities were extensively damaged in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading.
- Helicopter rescue operations by the Nepali Army and private sector will begin Thursday morning.
