At least three lives were lost as powerful flash floods ravaged the Rasuwa district of Nepal, sweeping away the vital Nepal-China Friendship Bridge early Tuesday. The disaster prompted immediate search and rescue efforts for individuals still unaccounted for, with officials confirming extensive damages to both the bridge and the customs yard at the border. The floods resulted in widespread power outages after damaging hydropower facilities and left authorities scrambling to locate missing police and civilians.
Deadly Flash Floods Devastate Nepal-China Bridge and Claim Lives
Deadly Flash Floods Devastate Nepal-China Bridge and Claim Lives
Rescue operations are in full swing as authorities search for missing individuals following catastrophic flooding in Nepal.
The Nepal Army and police employed helicopters to rescue nine stranded individuals, although search efforts continue for the numerous missing—including personnel from both countries. Reports indicate the casualties primarily involve local drivers helping in the transportation of goods across the border. Given the challenging mountainous terrain and changing climate patterns, Nepal has seen an increase in severe weather events related to the monsoon season, which poses significant risks, including flash floods and landslides.
Following this incident, attention has also turned towards the impact of ongoing monsoon rains in the Indian Himalayas, where at least 80 residents have died due to floods and landslides in the state of Himachal Pradesh alone. The broader implications of extreme weather are becoming evident as both countries brace for what remains of the monsoon season.
As the search for the missing continues and recovery efforts begin, officials urge communities to prepare themselves for potential future disasters amidst changing climatic conditions.
Following this incident, attention has also turned towards the impact of ongoing monsoon rains in the Indian Himalayas, where at least 80 residents have died due to floods and landslides in the state of Himachal Pradesh alone. The broader implications of extreme weather are becoming evident as both countries brace for what remains of the monsoon season.
As the search for the missing continues and recovery efforts begin, officials urge communities to prepare themselves for potential future disasters amidst changing climatic conditions.
