Floods Devastate Nuwakot and Rasuwa, Leaving Thousands Displaced and Bereaved
Summary
Floods in the BhoteKoshi and Trishuli rivers have devastated Nuwakot and Rasuwa, washing away bridges, roads, homes and communications. Thousands are stranded or displaced as rescue teams use helicopters to recover the injured and retrieve bodies.
Key Points
- Bidur Bazaar in Nuwakot has been turned into ruins after the flood washed away the bridge over the Trishuli River and severed road access to nearby villages.
- Residents across the Trishuli in places like Betrawati, Trishuli Bazaar, Sole and Karmetar remain cut off, with no clear information on casualties or damage.
- Nepali Army and private helicopters are using Maithali Camp in Bidur as a base for rescue operations and body collection.
- District officials, police, armed police and local representatives are working day and night, while survivors mourn missing and dead relatives.
