I watched my village disappear in an instant
Summary
A massive flood in the Trishuli has devastated Sole Bazaar and Betrawati in Rasuwa, sweeping away homes, bridges, roads and power infrastructure. Villagers remain stranded and many people are still missing as the district is cut off from the road network.
Key Points
- A sudden flood in the Trishuli river wiped out much of Sole Bazaar and Betrawati in Rasuwa district.
- Homes, temples, markets, roads, bridges, mills and the Trishuli hydropower station were destroyed or severely damaged.
- Many residents are missing or displaced, while others are stranded at the district headquarters and nearby hospitals.
- The flood has cut off Rasuwa from the road network, leaving residents without access to transport, electricity, phone service or basic supplies.
