A devastating flash flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa district has left a trail of destruction, with the death toll rising to 675 and 2,426 people still missing, according to the latest update reported by The Times of India. The disaster struck the Bhote Koshi–Trishuli river system on August 26, severely affecting Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan.
The flooding swept away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges and caused extensive damage to hydropower projects. More than 2,498 people have been rescued, while 219 people have been reported injured. Over 18,700 personnel are involved in ongoing search-and-rescue operations.
Rescue teams are facing major challenges because of difficult mountainous terrain, heavy mud and poor visibility. More than 500 people are also feared trapped inside several hydropower projects, prompting urgent rescue efforts.
The disaster is believed to have been triggered by a glacier collapse and an upstream ice-rock debris surge. Satellite observations from India’s National Remote Sensing Centre indicated a major glacier collapse before the sudden flooding.
Authorities remain on high alert as unstable lakes and further avalanches continue to pose risks in the region.
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