Floods Sweep Away 12 Nepalis, 6 Chinese Near Border

China-Nepal Border, July 08 (ANI): A total of 18 people, including 12 Nepali and six Chinese nationals, are missing in the flood along the Nepal-China border. The massive flood in the Lhendekhola that flows towards Nepal from Tibet along the border with Nepal on Tuesday morning has washed away bridges and vehicles. The flood has also swept out sections of the Pasang Lhamu Highway, cutting off vehicular access to Rasuwagadhi and severely disrupting connectivity in Rasuwa district."18 people, including 3 Police Officials, 9 Locals, and 6 Chinese nationals, have been confirmed missing after the flooding incident. According to authorities, the flood caused by intense rainfall blocked the Syafrubesi-Rasuwagadhi section of the highway under Gosainkunda Rural Municipality-2, triggering landslides and severe road erosion. The disruption has hindered both transportation and ongoing rescue operations in the affected areas. The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal reported that the Bhotekoshi River's surging waters also swept away eight electric vehicles from an EV charging station in Timure and nine container units from the Rasuwa Customs Yard.