Flash flood hits Nepal’s Rasuwa, army joins rescue efforts
- A sudden flash flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the Tibet border killed at least 8 people, with several others missing on August 26.
- The floodwaters surged through the Bhote Koshi River, reportedly originating from the Tibetan side, damaging villages, roads and infrastructure.
- Nepal deployed army helicopters and rescue teams as authorities searched for missing people and evacuated affected areas.
- The disaster affected areas including Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading, while alerts were issued for other river-side settlements.
Source: ndtv.com
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