Nepal flood death toll reaches 469 as hundreds remain missing and search widens downstream
Summary
The death toll from Wednesday’s Bhotekoshi flood has reached 469, with hundreds still missing as search teams comb the river system and downstream areas. The disaster has devastated Rasuwa and nearby districts, leaving roads, bridges and other infrastructure badly damaged.
Key Points
- The death toll from the Bhotekoshi flood has risen to 469, while hundreds remain missing.
- Search and rescue teams are scouring the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems and downstream settlements.
- The Nepal Tourism Board said 667 tourists and travellers, including 127 Nepalis, were still missing.
- The flood damaged homes, bridges, roads and transport links across Rasuwa and neighbouring districts.
