Rasuwa Flood: Rescued 10,451, missing 4,247, casualties 903; Power supply restored in flood-affected areas

Kathmandu / Aug. 31. The number of people rescued from the flash flood hit area has reached 10,541 while the number of missing is reported to be 4,247.

The number of human casualty in the devastating Bhotekoshi flash flood that occurred on August 26 has reached 903 as of today morning, according to the national disaster risk reduction and management authority (NDRRMA).

Of the rescued, 252 people are foreign nationals. Of the injured 267, 156 have been discharged from the hospital, and six surgical medical team has been working in the affected area.

A total of 20,819 security personnel has been involved in the search and rescue operations. Of them, the number of personnel from Nepal Police is 7,894, from Nepali Army is 8,722 and from the Armed Police Force, Nepal, is 4,203.

Power supply restored in most flood-affected areas of Rasuwa

Electricity service has been restored in various areas of Rasuwa, where power supply was disrupted due to floods in the Bhotekoshi River.

According to Nepal Electricity Authority, power supply has been restored in most areas of Kalika and Naukunda rural municipalities of the district.

Similarly, power has been restored in Dhunche, Bharkhu and Gosainkunda areas of Gosainkunda Rural Municipality.

The floods damaged electricity infrastructure at several locations, disrupting power supply in the district.

Following the damage, NEA technical teams intensified repair and rehabilitation works despite adverse weather conditions and difficult geographical terrain.

With the restoration of power supply in the affected areas after the continuous efforts of the technical team, the daily life of the local residents is gradually returning to normal.

The Authority said that it is continuing its work by mobilising the necessary manpower, equipment and resources to regularise power service in the remaining affected areas as well.