Relief Efforts Underway for Flood Victims in Rasuwa and Nuwakot
Summary
Relief distribution is underway for flood victims in Rasuwa and Nuwakot after the Bhote Koshi disaster cut road links and left thousands missing. Authorities say food and other supplies are being stockpiled, tracked, and airlifted to hard-to-reach areas.
Key Points
- Authorities say 1,353 bodies have been found and 4,994 people remain missing after the Bhote Koshi flood disaster.
- Road connectivity along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers has been cut off, making relief delivery difficult in several areas.
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority says relief has been stockpiled in Nuwakot and Dhunche and distributed through a tracking system.
- Helicopters are being used to deliver supplies and move affected residents to accessible areas, especially in Rasuwa and Nuwakot.
