Kathmandu— Following a destructive flood of the Bhotekoshi River in Nepal’s Rasuwa district this morning, the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) have formed rapid action teams to facilitate search and rescue operations and provide aid to affected communities. Teams began working immediately after receiving reports of the disaster, coordinating with local officials and citizens to assess damage and implement a response plan. Hospitals in Rasuwa and Kathmandu are on high alert to receive potential casualties.

Emergency Response Activated

Rapid action teams were quickly deployed to strengthen emergency responses in areas impacted by the flood. The teams engaged directly with local residents and elected officials to evaluate the situation and coordinate relief efforts, working alongside employees from local and provincial governments, as well as central-level government officials. Communication channels were utilized to gather real-time information from affected regions, informing the planning and implementation of search and rescue operations.

Integrated Search and Rescue Efforts

Search and rescue work has been ongoing since morning, utilizing an integrated approach involving various levels of government and local representatives. The NDRRMA and the Office of the Prime Minister coordinated to ensure a unified response to the disaster. Real-time updates from affected sites were received by a team including Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, the Home Secretary, and heads of security agencies via video technology.

Healthcare System on Alert

Hospitals in the flood-affected districts have been placed on high alert, preparing for potential emergencies. Additionally, major Kathmandu hospitals – Bir Hospital, the National Trauma Center, and Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital – are also prepared to receive patients, along with blood transfusion centers.

Efforts continue to assess the full extent of the damage and provide assistance to those affected by the flooding.

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.