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Bhote Koshi flood kills 389 and leaves 977 missing in Nepal
A devastating flash flood in the Bhote Koshi river has caused significant casualties in Nepal's Rasuwa district. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) reports that 389 people have died and 977 remain missing. Among the missing are 517 foreign nationals.
Experts suggest the disaster was likely triggered by a glacier detachment approximately 20 kilometers northeast of the Rasuwagadhi pass, leading to a massive landslide of mud and sediment. The impact has affected both sides of the Nepal-China border, with Chinese authorities reporting at least three deaths and hundreds of missing persons in Chinese territory.
A massive search and rescue operation is underway, involving over 13,000 security personnel from the Nepal Police, Nepal Army, and Armed Police Force. Rescue efforts include the deployment of 15 helicopters, with nearly 2,000 people having been rescued via air operations so far.
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Balendra Shah · Bhote Koshi · Bhote Koshi River · China · National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority · Nepal Army · Nepal Police · Rasuwa · Rasuwa District
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The flood was likely caused by a glacier detachment approximately 20 kilometers northeast of the Rasuwagadhi pass. elmundo.cr
- [● 5 SOURCES] The death toll from the Bhote Koshi flood has reached 389. www.cronicaviva.com.pe · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.news18.com · www.espreso.co.rs · mondo.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nearly 2,000 people have been rescued via helicopter. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.news18.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Over 13,000 security personnel have been deployed for search and rescue operations. www.cronicaviva.com.pe · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.news18.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fifteen helicopters are being used in the rescue efforts. www.cronicaviva.com.pe · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.news18.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] 977 people are currently reported missing. www.cronicaviva.com.pe · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.news18.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The missing include 517 foreign nationals. newsable.asianetnews.com · www.news18.com · www.espreso.co.rs
- [● 2 SOURCES] Chinese authorities reported at least three deaths and hundreds of missing persons in Chinese territory. www.cronicaviva.com.pe · elmundo.cr