Nepal Prime Minister: Bhote Koshi flood was one of region’s largest disasters
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah says the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa was one of the Himalayan region’s largest disasters, with search, rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts continuing across affected districts. The government says thousands have been rescued, hundreds remain missing, and roads, electricity and communication services are being restored.
Key Points
- Search and rescue operations are ongoing on the seventh day after the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa, with 11,379 people rescued and 3,925 still unaccounted for.
- The government says relief supplies are being distributed across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading, with aid also coming from India, China, the United States and other countries.
- Roads, electricity and communication services have been partly restored, while temporary bridges are being prioritized to reconnect affected areas.
- The prime minister called the flood one of the region’s largest disasters and linked the growing risk to climate change.
