Bhotekoshi flood: 3,071 people remain unaccounted for in Rasuwa
Summary
Floods in the Bhotekoshi River near the Nepal-China border have left 3,071 people unaccounted for in Rasuwa, while 1,313 people have been rescued alive. Helicopters airlifted 145 stranded pilgrims and locals from the Gosainkund area to safety in Nuwakot and Kathmandu.
Key Points
- Bhotekoshi River floods from the Nepal-China border area have caused major loss of life and property in Rasuwa.
- A total of 1,313 people have been rescued alive, including 1,227 Nepali citizens and 86 foreign tourists.
- 3,071 people remain unaccounted for, among them Nepali Army personnel, police, armed police, government employees, and bank staff.
- Helicopters airlifted 145 stranded pilgrims and locals from Gosainkund to Nuwakot and Kathmandu.
