Unimaginable Calamity
Summary
A sudden flash flood in the Bhotekoshi in Rasuwa has swept away homes, settlements, roads, bridges and major infrastructure, leaving at least 19 bridges damaged and more than 40 km of road disrupted. The government has launched rescue, relief and treatment efforts, declared the affected local levels disaster-hit areas for three months, and mobilized multiple ministries and security agencies.
Key Points
- A flash flood in the Bhotekoshi river system caused catastrophic damage in Rasuwa and spread to Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan.
- More than 60 houses in Trishuli bazaar disappeared, along with the Timure market, customs facilities, security offices and hundreds of vehicles.
- The government ordered coordinated rescue and relief operations, free treatment for the injured, and use of helicopters for evacuation.
- At least 19 bridges and over 40 km of road have been damaged, while the affected local levels were declared disaster-hit areas for three months.
