Kathmandu— Rescue operations were intensified Thursday morning in Nepal’s Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts after a flash flood struck the Bhotekoshi River, putting numerous people at risk. The Nepali Army is deploying both its own helicopters and those from private companies to evacuate the injured and deliver essential relief materials. Injured individuals are receiving initial treatment at health camps established in Dhunche and Bidur before critically wounded patients are airlifted to Kathmandu for further medical attention.

Emergency Response Coordination

Following a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRMA) on Wednesday, officials outlined a plan to provide immediate aid to those affected by the flooding. Ananda Kafle, spokesperson of the Home Ministry, stated that rescued individuals would first be treated at temporary health camps set up in Dhunche, Rasuwa, and an army barracks in Bidur, Nuwakot. This coordinated effort aims to stabilize patients before transporting those with severe injuries to Kathmandu for specialized care.

Relief Supply Distribution

In addition to medical assistance, relief materials are being dispatched to the army barracks in Bidur to support flood victims. The NDRMA is overseeing the distribution of these supplies, ensuring that essential resources reach those most in need. This logistical operation is crucial for providing immediate sustenance and shelter to individuals displaced or impacted by the disaster.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and assess the full extent of the damage caused by the flash flood.

(With inputs from RN)

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.