Devastating Flood Causes Significant Damage in Trishuli River Basin

A devastating flood originating from China on Wednesday morning has caused significant loss of life and property in the Trishuli river basin areas including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading. As of 11 PM on Wednesday, the death toll from floods and landslides has reached 165, with extensive damage to physical structures such as roads, hydropower projects, and water supply systems.

Due to the extremely large number of people affected by and at risk from the flood, aerial rescue operations by the Nepali Army and private sector helicopters are scheduled to commence early this morning (Thursday).