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.

Local authorities report that intense rainfall caused the flood, blocking the Syafrubesi–Rasuwagadhi section of the highway in Gosainkunda Rural Municipality–2.

The flood triggered landslides and severe road erosion, hindering transportation and ongoing rescue operations in the area.

The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal stated that the surging waters of the Bhotekoshi River swept away eight electric vehicles from an EV charging station in Timure and nine container units from the Rasuwa Customs Yard.

Additionally, the Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project’s dam 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 flow still dangerously high, rescue operations remain difficult.

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have urged the public to avoid riverbanks and travel only, when necessary, in the affected area.