Moments from death: How survivors escaped the Bhotekoshi flood
Summary
Survivors of the Bhotekoshi flood recount desperate escapes, with some clinging to electricity cables, racing ahead of floodwaters, or fleeing into nearby hills and forests. Several people remain missing as settlements in Rasuwa and nearby areas were swept away.
Key Points
- Survivors described last-moment escapes from the Bhotekoshi flood, including holding onto an electricity cable, driving ahead of the water, and running into hills or forests.
- Several people from shops, settlements and work sites in Rasuwa, Jhapa, Rautahat and other districts remain unaccounted for after the disaster.
- The flood destroyed settlements around Timure, Betrawati and Trishuli Bazar, leaving bodies, debris and devastation in its wake.
- Nepali Army helicopters and security personnel helped rescue some survivors and transport them to safety.
