Seven People Trapped in Floodwaters, Rescue Operations Underway
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- On the evening of Friday, March 26, continuous rain caused flooding in the Roshi River of Kavrepalanchok District, trapping seven individuals.
- SP Komal Shah, Chief of Kavre District Police Office, confirmed ongoing rescue efforts and reported that a vehicle was swept away.
- An emergency response team led by Ganesh Shrestha, in-charge of Bhakunde Police Post, has arrived at the scene; further updates are awaited.
March 26, Kavrepalanchok – Continuous rainfall on Friday evening triggered a flood in the Roshi River, trapping seven people.
According to SP Komal Shah, Chief of the District Police Office, Kavrepalanchok, seven individuals remain stranded near Chaukidanda along the Roshi River, with rescue operations currently underway.
Police reports confirm that one vehicle was swept away by the flood. SP Shah stated, “As the vehicle began to be carried away, the passengers disembarked and took shelter on a large rock. Rescue efforts are being complicated by darkness and heavy water flow.”
Currently, a team led by Ganesh Shrestha, in-charge of Bhakunde Police Post, has reached the location.
Further details about the incident are yet to be reported.