Kathmandu. Rasuwa: A flash flood in Rasuwa on Tuesday morning has caused huge loss of life and property. The Timure customs area has been destroyed due to floods from China in Rasuwagadhi area of Gosaikunda rural municipality-2. According to Nepal Police, the bodies of nine people have been recovered from the floods in Rasuwa.

According to the latest information provided by the Police Headquarters, 19 people are still missing.

Two policemen, six Chinese nationals and 11 civilians are still missing. Similarly, 57 people have been rescued, according to the details made public by the police.

A total of 383 police teams were mobilized to rescue the flood victims. The flood swept away the Miteri bridge along the Nepal-China border, washed away 24 containers, six trucks and 35 EV vehicles. ।

The road from Syafrubesi to Timure has also been completely blocked. Rasuwagadhi Hydro Dam and Customs Office Rasuwa yard have also been damaged.