Nepali Army rescues 2,697 people from flood-hit Rasuwa
Summary
The Nepali Army has rescued 2,697 people from flood-hit Rasuwa, including 216 foreign nationals, using helicopters and ground teams. Search efforts at the Trishuli Hydropower Project’s 3A tunnel were temporarily halted after heavy rainfall caused water levels to rise and flood excavation areas.
Key Points
- The Nepali Army has rescued 2,697 people affected by flooding in Rasuwa district as of Sunday morning.
- A total of 2,497 people, including 216 foreign nationals, were evacuated by air from Timure, Syabrubesi, Dhunche and Mailung.
- Ground teams rescued another 200 people, while more than 8,300 Nepali Army personnel have been deployed across affected districts.
- Work to locate the entrance to the 3A tunnel of the Trishuli Hydropower Project was temporarily halted after heavy rainfall flooded excavation areas.
