Bhotekoshi-River

For the people of Rasuwa in Nepal, the disaster has only just begun. Those who lost their lives are gone. Those who survived are fighting every moment to stay alive. There is no food, no water and no roof over their heads. There is no medicine or medical treatment. There is only the hope that perhaps a loved one is still alive somewhere and a beating heart holding on to life. The same scene can be seen not only in Rasuwa but also in Nuwakot, Tanahun, Chitwan, Dhading, Gorkha and Nawalparasi East...

A sudden, massive wall of water surged down the Bhotekoshi River in Nepal's Rasuwa district on Wednesday morning, sweeping away settlements along the border. The floodwaters later cascaded into the Trishuli River, compounding the destruction.According to the latest figures, at least 162 people have lost their lives in Nepal, while approximately 579 remain missing. Across the border in Tibet, three deaths have been reported, with another 558 people unaccounted for.Nepal's disaster management agen...