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Nepal Floods: Mud Engulfs Towns, School Becomes Refuge
31 Aug
Summary
- Heavy rains caused severe flooding in Nepal's Rasuwa district.
- The Bhotekoshi River's expansion submerged parts of Bhadravati Bazaar.
- A local school now shelters 100 rescued children, some orphaned.
Heavy rainfall has led to severe flooding in Rasuwa, Nepal, with the Bhotekoshi River's destructive surge causing significant damage. The river has widened considerably, burying parts of Bhadravati Bazaar under mud and silt. This natural disaster has forced many to seek safety, with a local school now serving as a shelter for around 100 rescued children.
These children face profound hardship, with some having lost their parents and others desperately searching for missing family members. The extent of the devastation is further highlighted by exclusive images from the Nepal-China border, revealing the submerged Timur Bazaar, underscoring the widespread impact of the recent floods.
