Roads gone, settlements swept away, Rasuwa faces uncertain future after Bhotekoshi flood
Summary
A devastating Bhotekoshi flood has swept away roads and settlements in Rasuwa, leaving the scale of casualties unknown and families desperately searching for missing relatives. Relief and rescue efforts are struggling to reach Timure, Rasuwagadhi and other badly hit areas.
Key Points
- The Bhotekoshi flood has destroyed roads and settlements across northern Rasuwa, especially around Timure, Rasuwagadhi and Syabrubesi.
- Families are gathering at the Rasuwa district office to ask about missing relatives, while search efforts continue with limited access to affected areas.
- Local officials say the human toll is still unclear, and even municipal leaders and residents from several villages are among the missing.
- Relief is reaching Dhunche, but the district remains cut off in many places and uncertain about its future trade and transport network.
