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IN PHOTOS: Four killed in Nepal as sudden surge in Bhote Koshi River devastates settlements

Updated On: 26 August, 2026 04:02 PM IST | Tarun Verma

A sudden and massive flood surged through Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River on Wednesday, killing four people and causing extensive damage in Rasuwa and nearby districts. At least a dozen hydropower projects were damaged, while the Nepal Army began search and rescue operations. (Pics/PTI)

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A sudden, massive flood swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet killing four people, causing extensive devastation at settlements along the river and damaging at least a dozen hydropower projects early Wednesday
A sudden, massive flood swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet killing four people, causing extensive devastation at settlements along the river and damaging at least a dozen hydropower projects early Wednesday
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The flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River at around 9 am (local time) coming from the Tibet side affecting Rasuwa and Dhading districts bordering Tibet and Nuwakot district, southwest of Kathmandu
The flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River at around 9 am (local time) coming from the Tibet side affecting Rasuwa and Dhading districts bordering Tibet and Nuwakot district, southwest of Kathmandu
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Officials further said that the flooding was not caused by local rains in Rasuwa but possibly because of the heavy rainfall or avalanche on the Tibetan side, they said, but the exact cause is yet to be ascertained
Officials further said that the flooding was not caused by local rains in Rasuwa but possibly because of the heavy rainfall or avalanche on the Tibetan side, they said, but the exact cause is yet to be ascertained
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Multiple downstream districts, including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitawan, have been placed on high alert even as officials started search and rescue operations with the help of Nepal Army in the affected areas
Multiple downstream districts, including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitawan, have been placed on high alert even as officials started search and rescue operations with the help of Nepal Army in the affected areas
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Officials from the Nepal army said, "The sudden rise in water caused widespread destruction in Timure in Rasuwa district and the nearby Syafrubesi area, with vehicles, goods and other property washed away, the Nepal Army said in a statement"
Officials from the Nepal army said, "The sudden rise in water caused widespread destruction in Timure in Rasuwa district and the nearby Syafrubesi area, with vehicles, goods and other property washed away, the Nepal Army said in a statement"
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Amid the concerning flood-like situation, Nepal Army and armed police force officials prepared for the rescue operation after a sudden and massive flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River
Amid the concerning flood-like situation, Nepal Army and armed police force officials prepared for the rescue operation after a sudden and massive flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River
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Nepal army officials also conducted a rescue operation after a sudden and massive flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River
Nepal army officials also conducted a rescue operation after a sudden and massive flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River

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