Flood Devastates Rasuwa, 1,050 Dead, 3,916 Missing
Summary
A devastating flood in Rasuwa’s Bhote Koshi region has killed 1,050 people and left 3,916 missing, while rescue and relief efforts continue in difficult conditions. Road links in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading have been severed, delaying aid to remote settlements and deepening the anguish of families waiting for news.
Key Points
- The flood in the Bhote Koshi region of Rasuwa has left 1,050 people dead and 3,916 missing, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
- Relief and rescue operations are ongoing, but road connectivity has been cut off in many parts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading.
- Some remote settlements have not yet received aid because access routes were destroyed.
- Victims have criticized the limited ground presence of the state, saying helicopters are visible but support on the ground is lacking.
