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Nepal Flood: 177 Bodies Recovered in Rasuwa
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Nepal Flood: 177 Bodies Recovered in Rasuwa

From OnlineKhabar English · () English

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • As of August 27, 177 bodies have been recovered following the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa, Nepal.
  • Recoveries were made across several districts, including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan, Gorkha, Tanahun, and both East and West Nawalparasi.
  • The Nepal Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force are actively engaged in search and rescue efforts, while the injured are receiving medical treatment.

Search and rescue teams have recovered 177 bodies in the wake of the devastating Bhotekoshi flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district. The grim discovery was confirmed by Nepal Police Headquarters, marking a significant update in the ongoing efforts following the disaster.

The recovered bodies have been found across a wide geographical area, indicating the extensive reach of the floodwaters. Districts reporting recoveries include Rasuwa itself, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan, Gorkha, Tanahun, and the eastern and western parts of Nawalparasi. This distribution underscores the widespread impact of the Bhotekoshi flood.

Joint operations involving the Nepal Army, Nepal Police, and the Armed Police Force are continuing relentlessly. These forces are mobilized for both search and rescue missions, aiming to locate any further victims and assist survivors. Those who have sustained injuries have been transported to various hospitals for necessary medical treatment, highlighting the immediate response to aid the injured.

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