Massive Flood Devastates Rasuwa and Surrounding Areas, Leaving Thousands Missing and Infrastructure Destroyed

Kathmandu. A devastating flood on August 26 caused extensive damage to life and property in Rasuwa and surrounding areas. The sudden flood in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers has left thousands of citizens missing and billions worth of physical infrastructure destroyed.Despite the passage of many days since the disaster, victims have complained about not feeling the presence of the state and extreme delays in rescue and relief efforts.According to Arjun Prasad Neupane, a local from Kalika Rural Municipality-3, the flood has caused irreparable damage to the upper and lower coastal areas from Rasuwagadhi border to Betrawati. Human settlements and...