RASUWA: A massive overnight flood in Lhendekhola near the Nepal–China border has washed out sections of the Pasang Lhamu Highway, cutting off vehicular access to Rasuwagadhi and severely disrupting connectivity in Rasuwa district.
According to local authorities, the flood caused by intense rainfall blocked the Syafrubesi–Rasuwagadhi section of the highway under Gosainkunda Rural Municipality–2, triggering landslides and severe road erosion. The disruption has hindered both transportation and ongoing rescue operations in the affected areas.
The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal reported that the Bhotekoshi River’s surging waters also swept away eight electric vehicles from an EV charging station in Timure and nine container units from the Rasuwa Customs Yard. The Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project’s dam has also sustained significant damage.
An emergency team of 21 personnel, including seven specially trained responders, led by Assistant Inspector Rabindra Dahal, has been deployed from the APF base. However, with the river’s flow still dangerously high, rescue operations remain challenging.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have urged the public to avoid riverbanks and travel only if necessary in the area.
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