95 dead, hundreds missing: What we know so far about Bhote Koshi flood
Summary
A sudden flash flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa district has killed at least 95 people and left hundreds, including nearly 350 foreign tourists, missing after a surge tore through the Bhote Koshi river system. Rescue operations are underway across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan as authorities investigate whether an ice avalanche or glacial lake outburst triggered the disaster.
Key Points
- At least 95 people have been confirmed dead, while 403 tourists and around 28 police personnel are still missing after the flood.
- The flood hit Rasuwa’s Timure and Syabrubesi hardest before spreading into Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan, destroying homes, bridges, roads and border infrastructure.
- Officials believe an ice avalanche or a glacial lake outburst flood triggered the surge, though the cause has not yet been confirmed.
- The disaster has damaged multiple hydropower projects and cut more than 400 megawatts from Nepal’s national grid.
