Kathmandu [Nepal], August 27 – The Nepali Army has rescued 123 people by helicopter after they went missing following the flooding of the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa on Wednesday morning.
According to the army, 95 people were safely evacuated from the Timure area including eight foreign nationals. Preparations are underway to fly the foreign nationals to Kathmandu while the remaining evacuees are being taken to Dhunche.
In another rescue operation seven people trapped inside a tunnel at a hydropower project in Haku, Rasuwa were rescued alive the army said.
Rescue teams are continuing operations in three other tunnels at the project as authorities work to locate and evacuate those still trapped or missing.
The Nepali Army is also continuing efforts to rescue 21 Indian tourists reported missing in the Timure area. They are being evacuated and brought to Kathmandu.
The helicopter operations are part of a wider emergency response following the devastating flood which has affected settlements and infrastructure in Rasuwa and surrounding areas.
Authorities and security agencies remain engaged in search, rescue and evacuation operations as efforts continue to reach people stranded in difficult-to-access areas.
