Over 140 Missing After Devastating Flood in Koshi Province
Summary
More than 140 people from various districts of Koshi Province remain missing after the devastating flood in the Bhote Koshi river in Rasuwa on August 27. Police and local authorities are coordinating search efforts as family members are urged to report any information about those still out of contact.
Key Points
- More than 140 citizens from Koshi Province are still out of contact after the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa on August 27.
- Police say 18 of the 158 affected people have been contacted so far, including 2 rescued and 1 injured.
- Solukhumbu has the highest number of affected people, while many others are missing from Morang, Sunsari, Udaypur and Okhaldhunga.
- Koshi Province Police are coordinating with local administration, the Nepali Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force in the search operation.
