Pictures of People Searching for Relatives and Assessing Home Damage After Bhote Koshi-Trishuli Floods

On the fifth day following the devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers, many people are anxiously searching for news of their missing relatives. Residents from the affected areas have returned to their homes to assess the damage. The flood that struck on Wednesday caused significant financial losses and a high number of casualties. The death toll continues to rise, with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reporting that as of Sunday afternoon, 2,500 individuals remain unaccounted for.

In the aftermath of the flood, many individuals in distress have been rescued by security forces and transported to safe locations via helicopter. Presented here are several representative images that depict the new challenges created by the flood disaster.