1.6 million affected by Bhotekoshi floods, says government report
Summary
Nearly 1.6 million people have been affected by the Bhotekoshi floods, which have killed 1,050 people and left 3,916 missing across Nepal. Rescue teams from Nepal and abroad are carrying out large-scale search, rescue and medical operations in the worst-hit districts.
Key Points
- Nearly 1.6 million people have been affected by the Bhotekoshi floods, according to the government’s preliminary report.
- The death toll has reached 1,050, while 3,916 people remain missing from 62 districts.
- Rasuwa and Nuwakot are the worst-affected districts, with Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan also heavily hit.
- Nepal has mobilised more than 21,000 security personnel, while teams from India, China and South Korea are assisting rescue efforts.
