Call For Collective Compassion, Action
Summary
A catastrophic flash flood on the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa has killed more than 1,000 people, left over 4,000 missing, and displaced thousands across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading. The article calls for compassion, support for rescue efforts, and restraint from criticism as Nepal mourns and relief donations pour in.
Key Points
- A deadly flash flood on the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa district has devastated settlements and infrastructure across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.
- More than 1,000 people are reported dead, over 4,000 remain missing, and nearly 12,000 have been rescued.
- The Nepali Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force are conducting search and rescue operations while humanitarian groups and citizens provide relief.
- The writer urges empathy, support for the government’s disaster response, and continued donations to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.