826 out of contact after Bhotekoshi flood, including 590 tourists
Summary
The number of people unaccounted for after the Bhotekoshi flash flood has risen to 826, including 590 tourists. Search and rescue operations are continuing in Rasuwa and Nuwakot as authorities look for residents, security personnel and foreign visitors.
Key Points
- A total of 826 people are now reported out of contact after the Bhotekoshi flash flood.
- The missing include 590 tourists, among them 476 foreigners and 114 Nepalis.
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said 44 Nepali Army personnel, 28 Nepal Police personnel and 13 Armed Police Force personnel are also unaccounted for.
- Search and rescue operations are continuing in the flood-affected areas of Rasuwa and Nuwakot.
