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Violent flood has washed away villages in Nepal

From DR Nyheder · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A severe flash flood has hit Nepal, washing away villages and damaging infrastructure like roads and bridges.
  • The Rasuwa district, particularly Syapru Besi and Timure, is heavily affected, with residents along the Bhote Koshi River urged to move to higher ground.
  • Rescue teams, including police and military personnel, have been deployed to assist in the relief efforts.

Nepal is grappling with the aftermath of a severe flash flood that has devastated several villages and caused extensive damage to critical infrastructure. The disaster, which struck the mountainous Rasuwa district, has swept away homes, roads, and bridges, and also impacted hydropower projects. Areas like Syapru Besi and Timure, home to approximately 50,000 people, have been particularly hard-hit. Authorities have issued urgent warnings to residents living along the banks of the Bhote Koshi River, advising them to evacuate to higher elevations immediately. "We have reports of villages and construction projects being washed away," stated district administrator Narendra Pariyar, adding that significant loss of life or property is possible, though not yet confirmed. In response to the crisis, Prime Minister Balendra Shah has mobilized rescue teams, comprising police and military personnel, to aid in the ongoing relief and rescue operations. The full extent of the damage and casualties is still being assessed.

We have reports of villages and construction projects being washed away.

— Narendra PariyarDistrict administrator Narendra Pariyar describing the impact of the flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district.
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Originally published by DR Nyheder in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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