Bhotekoshi Flood: 826 Missing, Including 590 Tourists
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- The number of people missing after a flash flood in the Bhotekoshi river has climbed to 826.
- Among the missing are 44 Nepali Army personnel, 28 Nepal Police, 13 APF personnel, and 590 tourists.
- Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the affected areas.
The death toll from the Bhotekoshi flash flood continues to rise, with 826 people now reported missing. The latest figures from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reveal a grim toll, including 44 Nepali Army personnel, 28 Nepal Police officers, and 13 Armed Police Force members.
The disaster has also impacted a significant number of tourists. The Nepal Tourism Board reported that 590 tourists, comprising 476 foreigners and 114 Nepalis, are currently out of contact. Among the foreign nationals, Indian citizens are the most numerous, followed by Americans, Ukrainians, Australians, and British nationals.
Search and rescue efforts are actively underway. Security personnel and local authorities are meticulously scouring the riverbanks and downstream areas in a desperate search for those who remain unaccounted for. The full extent of the damage and the final casualty count are still being determined as operations continue.
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Originally published by Kathmandu Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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