1,321 Missing in Nuwakot and Rasuwa Due to Bhote Koshi Flood
Summary
A total of 1,321 people have gone missing in Nuwakot and Rasuwa after the Bhote Koshi flood, while 2,456 have been rescued and 64 bodies recovered. Search-and-rescue operations, road repairs, relief distribution and temporary shelter management are continuing across the affected areas.
Key Points
- 1,321 people are missing in Nuwakot and Rasuwa after the Bhote Koshi flood, including 1,109 Nepalis and 157 foreigners, with 55 unidentified.
- So far, 2,456 people have been rescued, 58 injured people have been sent to health institutions, and 64 bodies have been collected.
- Search and rescue operations are ongoing with 600 security personnel, helicopters and trained dogs deployed along the Trishuli River.
- Road clearance, bridge repairs, a temporary zip line, relief distribution and expanded holding centers are being used to support the flood-affected.
