Nepali Army deploys five helicopters for flood rescue in Rasuwa

The Nepali Army is intensifying its rescue efforts in the Rasuwa district following a devastating flood that struck the Bhotekoshi River. Utilizing five helicopters, the Army successfully rescued 97 individuals from the affected areas on Thursday.

Among the rescued were people airlifted from the Mailung tunnel and the town of Timure. In addition to air evacuations, Army personnel conducted ground operations, rescuing an additional 63 people. The scale of the deployment includes over 2,000 personnel working from Nuwakot to Chitwan, focusing on search and rescue as well as distributing essential relief materials.

Eleven Army teams worked through the night on ground-based rescue missions. The logistical support includes 11 Army trucks tasked with transporting relief supplies to the areas in need. Four consignments of relief materials have already reached Timure, indicating a swift response to the immediate needs of the affected population.

Medical assistance is also a priority, with additional medical personnel deployed as part of the Army's medical teams. They are providing treatment to those injured in the Trishuli area, addressing the immediate health consequences of the disaster.