Two Youths Die in Rasuwa Flood, Kohalpur Colony Mourns
Summary
Two youths from Kohalpur-11 died in a flood in Rasuwa’s Bhote Koshi river while working at a hydropower project, plunging Loknagar settlement in Banke into mourning. Kohalpur Municipality has announced relief for the families and launched search efforts for 11 more missing residents.
Key Points
- Mahesh Tharu, 28, and KabirLal Tharu, 23, died in the Bhote Koshi river flood in Rasuwa while working at a hydropower project.
- Their bodies were brought to Kohalpur and cremated according to religious traditions, with the Loknagar settlement mourning the loss.
- Kohalpur Municipality said 11 more residents are missing in the flood and announced Rs 50,000 in immediate relief for each bereaved family.
- The municipality has also deployed a search-and-rescue team and decided to contribute officials’ salaries to the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund.
