Devastating Flood Causes Significant Human Loss in Rasuwa and Nuwakot
Summary
A devastating flood from Tibet into the Bhote Koshi has caused massive casualties and left thousands missing in Rasuwa and Nuwakot. Damage is especially severe around the Rasuwa Gadi border area, Timure, and Syaphrubesi, with police, army personnel, workers, and tourists among those out of contact.
Key Points
- A flood from China’s Tibet side into the Bhote Koshi has caused heavy human loss in Rasuwa and Nuwakot.
- Authorities say the number of missing people remains uncertain, with conflicting figures from different agencies.
- Nepal Water and Energy Development Company says 332 people, including 9 Koreans, are out of contact at the under-construction Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project.
- Police, army personnel, customs staff, immigration staff, and workers in multiple projects are among those reported missing.
