Kathmandu. Relief and rescue operations are continuing after the devastating floods in Nepal on Wednesday. The sudden flood in Bhotekoshi river has caused huge devastation in many areas. Meanwhile, an emotional video of the rescue operation of the Nepali Army has surfaced, in which a person trapped on the roof of a house surrounded by floods is seen being rescued safely by a helicopter. Nepal Police (Nepal Police According to ), the severe flood has caused huge damage in three districts and the death toll has increased to 162. It is being told that due to the avalanche, the water of Lhende river, a tributary of Bhotekoshi river, had stopped for some time. After this suddenly a strong flow of water and debris started, which caused devastation in Timure area of Rasuwagadhi near the China border.
Army helicopter arrived to help the man trapped on the roof
Amidst the Nepal floods, the Nepali Army has shared a video of the relief and rescue operation on social media platform X. In the video, a person is seen trapped on the roof of a house surrounded by flood water. The person was waiting for help amidst water and devastation all around. Then a Nepali Army helicopter appeared in the sky. Seeing the helicopter coming towards him, hope returned on his face.
Soldiers saved lives by pulling them into helicopter
In the video, the helicopter is seen reaching the roof of the house within a short time. After this, an operation was started to rescue the trapped person. Nepali Army soldiers took swift action and took the person to the helicopter, pulled him inside and took him out safely. Amidst the devastation all around, this rescue operation has emerged as a big picture of relief.
River water level suddenly increased after avalanche
According to preliminary information, the water of Lhende river was stopped due to avalanche. After this, when the water pressure increased, suddenly a strong flow started, which engulfed the low-lying areas. The impact of flood was seen most in Rasuwagadhi and Timure areas near the China border. Since the disaster, the army, police and other agencies have been engaged in relief and rescue work.
Roads closed in nine districts, National Highway also affected
Nepal due to floods and landslides Many roads closed in nine districts Has happened. Some major national highways are also said to be included in these. After landslides at many places, mud and big stones have accumulated on the road, due to which the traffic has been completely disrupted. In view of the danger of flood in some areas, the movement of vehicles has been stopped as a precautionary measure.
Relief and rescue operations intensified amid devastation
Relief and rescue work is going on war footing in the affected areas of Nepal. With the help of helicopters, people trapped in inaccessible areas are being evacuated and relief materials are being delivered. There are certainly challenges before the rescue teams due to loss of road connectivity and constant danger, but operations are being carried out continuously to search for missing and stranded people.