Over 3,900 Missing After Bhote Koshi Flood in Rasuwa; 939 Bodies Recovered
Summary
More than 3,900 people remain missing after the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa, while 939 bodies have been recovered across several districts. Security forces and specialist teams are continuing search and rescue operations in hydropower tunnels and affected areas.
Key Points
- More than 3,900 people, including security personnel, hydropower workers and foreign tourists, are still missing after the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa.
- The government has intensified search and rescue efforts, with the Nepali Army leading operations alongside the Armed Police and Nepal Police.
- The army says the tunnel head at Trishuli-3A has been found and air is being supplied through compressors, while other tunnel searches continue.
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority says 939 bodies have been recovered and 11,379 affected people have been rescued.
