6 days ago
Nepal Flash Floods Kill 270, Leave More Than 800 Missing
A sudden flash flood hit parts of Nepal.
The water rose quickly in the Bhote Koshi River.
It destroyed villages, project sites and property near the Tibet border.
At least 270 people died, while more than 800 people were reported missing.
Rescue teams are using helicopters and other resources to help.
The Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police have been sent to the affected areas.
Actor Manisha Koirala said the suffering was heartbreaking.
She asked people to pray for victims and help them beyond borders.
At least 270 people were killed and more than 800 remain missing after flash floods hit Nepal.
The Bhote Koshi River surged around 9 a.m. Wednesday, reportedly from the direction of Tibet.
Floodwaters devastated Timure in Rasuwa district and nearby Syafrubesi, sweeping away vehicles, goods and property.
The Nepal Army deployed 14 helicopters and disaster-response teams for rescue and relief operations.
Actor Manisha Koirala called the disaster heartbreaking and urged people to support those affected.
- Who
- At least 270 people were killed and more than 800 were reported missing; Nepalese rescue and security forces are assisting survivors.
- What
- A massive flash flood caused widespread destruction and prompted rescue and relief operations.
- Where
- The worst-affected areas included Timure in Nepal's Rasuwa district and nearby Syafrubesi, in a region bordering Tibet.
- When
- The flood struck on Wednesday at around 9 a.m. local time.
- Why
- The Bhote Koshi River rose suddenly, reportedly from the direction of Tibet.
Key facts
- Deaths
- At least 270 people were killed.
- Missing
- More than 800 people were reported missing.
- River
- The flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River.
- Affected areas
- Timure in Rasuwa district and nearby Syafrubesi suffered widespread destruction.
- Rescue resources
- The Nepal Army deployed 14 helicopters and disaster-response teams.
- Public response
- Manisha Koirala urged people to pray for victims and provide support.
Quotes
Manisha Koirala
Nepali actor speaking to NDTV about the flash flood victims
“And it came all of a sudden, shockingly, like the way even the earthquake, I remember many years back, shattered. The visuals, the news, the stories, I've never seen. I don't think many of us have seen this kind of flood or this kind of fury of nature. And we all need to pray, and we all need to step forward to support and help.”
NDTV
“My first thoughts are towards the people, the victims, the people who are suffering. Prayers for them. I think we all need to pray for them. And beyond borders, beyond this thing, on a human-to-human level, to see such a huge amount of human suffering, it's a heartbreaking situation.”
NDTV
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