They survived the flood. Their families did not.
Summary
A devastating flood in Rasuwa has killed or swept away dozens of people, leaving families in Uttargaya Rural Municipality searching for missing relatives and sheltering in temporary holding centres. Survivors say entire settlements were destroyed and they urgently need food, housing and medical support.
Key Points
- A flood from the Bhotekoshi river struck settlements in Rasuwa on August 26, killing or sweeping away many residents and destroying homes in Uttargaya Rural Municipality.
- Survivors including Purna Bahadur Ghale, Ranjina Tamang and Tarali Maya Tamang are sheltering at Shivalaya Basic School while searching for missing family members.
- Local officials and relief workers say around 1,000 households may have been affected, but complete damage data is still being compiled.
- Residents say the government failed to relocate them to safer ground after the 2015 earthquake, and they now need temporary resettlement, food and health support.
