6 days ago
Nepal Floods Leave 72 Dead as Delhi-Kathmandu Buses Continue
A very large flash flood hit parts of Nepal on Wednesday.
The flood came through the Bhote Koshi River after originating in Tibet.
At least 72 people died, and nearly 500 people are still missing.
The missing people include 133 Indians.
Floodwater damaged villages, towns, bridges and hydropower projects.
Nepalese officials are searching for people and recovering bodies.
Delhi Transport Corporation buses between Delhi and Kathmandu are still running.
Officials said they will decide later whether the bus service needs to change.
At least 72 people have died and nearly 500 remain missing after a flash flood in central Nepal.
The missing include 133 Indians, according to the report.
The flood damaged bridges, towns, villages and at least a dozen hydropower projects.
Delhi Transport Corporation officials said Delhi-Kathmandu bus services are currently operating normally.
The service runs three days a week, with buses departing Delhi for Kathmandu on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Who
- At least 72 people died and nearly 500 are missing; Delhi Transport Corporation operates the affected international bus service.
- What
- A flash flood caused deaths and major damage in Nepal, while Delhi-Kathmandu buses continued operating.
- Where
- The flooding affected Rasuwa, Dhading, Nuwakot and Chitawan districts in Nepal; buses travel between Delhi and Kathmandu through Uttar Pradesh and the Sonauli check-post.
- When
- The flood struck on Wednesday; buses depart Delhi on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m.
- Why
- A torrential flash flood originating in Tibet surged through the Bhote Koshi River.
Key facts
- Deaths
- At least 72 bodies have been recovered across seven districts.
- Missing people
- Nearly 500 people are missing, including 133 Indians.
- Bus service status
- Delhi-Kathmandu international bus operations have not been suspended.
- Bus schedule
- Buses depart Delhi at 10 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
- Flood timing
- The flash flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River at about 9 a.m. local time.
- Infrastructure damage
- At least four permanent bridges, several temporary bridges and at least a dozen hydropower projects were damaged.
- Service introduction
- The Delhi government introduced the Delhi-Kathmandu-Delhi bus service in 2014.
Quotes
A senior Delhi transport department official
Transport department official discussing the status of Delhi-Kathmandu bus operations
“We are monitoring the situation in Nepal. Currently there is no suspension of bus service between the two countries, and operations are going on smoothly. Further decisions will be taken depending on the situation.”
m.rediff.com
Sources
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