Flood Victims Rescued in Rasuwa Amidst Intense Operations

Summary

Rescue operations for people affected by the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa are moving rapidly, with 330 individuals evacuated to safety by Nepal Army helicopter. Security personnel are also searching tunnels in hydropower projects and carrying out relief efforts across the flood-hit area.

Key Points
  • 330 affected people have been rescued to safe locations by Nepal Army helicopter as of 1:30 PM today.
  • Technical and expert teams are searching the tunnels of the Trishuli-3 and Trishuli-3B Hydropower Projects for trapped individuals.
  • A joint security team entered about 250 meters into the Rasuwagadhi Hydropower tunnel but found no one there.
  • More than 8,900 Nepal Army personnel are involved in coordinated rescue, search, and relief operations in the flood-affected areas.
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