30 Missing From Madhesh Region Reappear After BhoteKoshi Flood, 162 Still Unaccounted For
Summary
After the devastating BhoteKoshi flood in Rasuwa, 30 of the 192 missing people from Madhesh Province have reconnected with their families, while 162 remain unaccounted for. Police are coordinating searches across districts as many of the missing were reportedly working in hydropower projects and may be trapped in tunnels.
Key Points
- 30 of the 192 people reported missing in the BhoteKoshi flood have reconnected with their families, while 162 are still unaccounted for.
- Most of the missing are believed to be workers in hydropower projects, with families fearing some may be trapped inside tunnels.
- The Madhesh Province Police Office says missing-person applications have been filed from districts including Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara and Parsa.
- Police have urged families to submit details at local units, area police offices and police posts while search efforts continue in coordination with affected districts.
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