19th Day of Bhotekoshi flash flood, Devighat and Dhunge area (photo feature)
Summary
Devighat and Dhunge Bazar in Nuwakot remain covered in debris 19 days after the Bhotekoshi flash flood buried homes, shops, bridges and hydel plants. Security forces continue search and rescue operations along the Trishuli river basin and nearby flood-hit areas.
Key Points
- Devighat and Dhunge Bazar in Nuwakot were among the hardest-hit areas after the Bhotekoshi flash flood on August 26.
- Residents are still clearing mud, sand and debris from homes and shops while looking for belongings buried inside.
- Damage management has yet to begin effectively even 19 days after the disaster.
- Nepali Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force teams are continuing search operations in the Trishuli river basin and flood-hit infrastructure areas.
