At least 162 dead, hundreds missing in flash flood
Summary
A flash flood in Rasuwa and Nuwakot has killed at least 162 people and left hundreds missing, devastating settlements, hydropower sites and infrastructure along the Kathmandu-Kerung corridor. The government has declared the affected districts disaster crisis areas as India, China and the World Bank move to provide emergency assistance.
Key Points
- A flash flood struck the Bhotekoshi River on Wednesday morning, killing at least 162 people and leaving hundreds missing across several districts.
- The disaster destroyed 19 motorable bridges and blocked 40 kilometres of paved highway, severely disrupting rescue and relief operations.
- The government declared Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading disaster crisis areas and is providing free medical care, relocation and search-and-rescue support.
- India, China and the World Bank are coordinating emergency assistance, with up to Rs 25 billion potentially mobilised from various sources.
