Bhotekoshi flood victims recount harrowing tales of survival
Summary
Victims of the Bhotekoshi flashflood in Devighat describe narrow escapes, long waits for rescue and the loss of family members and neighbours. Government agencies, the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, the Armed Police Force and the Nepal Red Cross Society are distributing relief and continuing rescue operations.
Key Points
- Residents of Devighat recount surviving the Bhotekoshi flashflood by minutes, while some elderly residents lost their lives.
- More than 200 flood-affected households in Devighat are receiving food, clothing, tarpaulins, blankets and health kits.
- Government and humanitarian teams are using helicopters and ground efforts to rescue stranded people and evacuate survivors.
- The flood caused a wider humanitarian crisis in northern Himalayan areas of Nepal, with search and relief operations still ongoing.
