934 Workers Missing After Devastating Flood in Bhote Koshi River
Summary
A devastating flood in the Bhote Koshi River has left 934 workers missing across hydropower projects in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts. Rescue efforts remain difficult as roads are blocked and helicopters are urgently needed for trapped workers.
Key Points
- 934 workers from hydropower projects in Rasuwa and Nuwakot are missing after the Bhote Koshi River flood.
- Rasuwa district is the worst affected, with 730 people missing across six projects, including 576 from Upper Trishuli-1.
- Nuwakot has 204 missing workers across five projects, with Upper Trishuli-3B accounting for the largest share.
- Only 254 people from the Upper Trishuli-1 project have been rescued so far, while road access remains blocked.
