Flood Displaces Earthquake Survivors in Nuwakot
Summary
A fierce flood along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers has displaced earthquake survivors from Haku in Rasuwa again, washing away settlements in Khalde and leaving hundreds missing. Survivors have fled to Nuwakot as search, rescue, identification, and DNA testing efforts continue.
Key Points
- The flood washed away settlements in Khalde, Satbise, and Naubise, displacing earthquake survivors who had already lost their homes in the 2072 Gorkha earthquake.
- Preliminary data says 315 people are missing from Khalde, while the missing count across settlements in Uttargaya-1 has reached 431.
- Residents say about 300 households from Haku had been living in Khalde after being relocated from landslide-prone areas, but the settlement was built in a risky flood zone.
- Search and rescue operations are underway, along with body identification and DNA testing, as survivors arrive in Banachautare, Nuwakot, with little or nothing left.
