Nepal flash flood washes away villages, damages roads, power projects
KATHMANDU — A massive flash flood in the Himalayan nation of Nepal washed away villages while damaging roads, bridges and power projects in a region bordering Tibet, authorities said on Wednesday, as they warned against the risk of casualties. The areas of Syapru Besi and Timure in the mountainous district of Rasuwa, with a population of about 50,000, were severely affected, officials said, while…
Kathmandu, Nepal experienced a devastating flash flood this week, according to authorities. The flood ravaged villages and caused significant damage to roads, bridges, and power projects in the Rasuwa district, which lies near the border of Tibet. The areas of Syapru Besi and Timure, home to approximately 50,000 people, were particularly hard hit.
District officials have issued warnings about the danger of casualties, urging residents to evacuate to higher ground. While the exact number of casualties and property damage remains unknown, district administrator Narendra Pariyar indicated that the situation could be severe. The cause of the flood is still under investigation, though a similar incident last year was found to have been triggered by the collapse of a glacier lake.
Nepal's water resources ministry reported that hydroelectric projects, alongside roads and bridges, suffered damage in the latest flood.
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