191 vehicles damaged, 344 people missing in Bhotekoshi floods
Summary
Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river corridor floods on August 26 damaged 191 vehicles operated by nine transport companies and left 344 people missing. Drivers, helpers, passengers and pilgrims were among those reported missing.
Key Points
- Floods in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river corridor damaged 191 vehicles operated by nine FNNTE-affiliated transport companies.
- A total of 344 people, including drivers, helpers, passengers and pilgrims, were reported missing.
- Nepal Araniko Transport Service, Namaste Pasang Lhamu Transport, and Narayani Transport Entrepreneurs Company were among the hardest hit operators.
- FNNTE General Secretary Deknath Gautam said the missing figures were based on the affected vehicles and transport operators' reports.
