Nepali Army helicopters are operating continuously to rescue people stranded in flood-hit areas of Rasuwa and Nuwakot, as severe destruction has cut off several ground routes. Survivors and residents evacuated from affected areas are being brought to the Army helipad at Dhunche, where long queues have formed for onward flights to Kathmandu. With roads and bridges damaged or submerged by floodwaters, helicopters have become the primary means of transportation for many people seeking to leave the affected Himalayan region.

At the Dhunche Army camp, people rescued from different locations are registering their names before waiting for their turn to board a helicopter. The queues have grown increasingly long, with some people reportedly waiting between 24 and 48 hours for a seat. The Army is prioritising those stranded in higher and more inaccessible areas before transporting others from the camp to Kathmandu. The situation has created a difficult wait for residents who have already endured the impact of the floods and are seeking safety and access to essential services.

The rescue effort is focused on several flood-affected areas along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river corridors. Authorities are also conducting search and rescue operations at 11 hydropower projects located in Rasuwa and Nuwakot. According to the Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal, 897 people working at these projects remain uncontactable. The scale of the operation has required specialised teams and additional technical expertise as rescuers attempt to reach people who may be trapped inside hydropower tunnels.

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At the request of the Nepalese government, tunnel technicians from India and China have joined the rescue operations at the affected hydropower facilities. Their expertise is being used to assist teams working in difficult tunnel environments and help evacuate people who may be trapped underground. The operations are taking place alongside wider efforts by the Nepalese Army and other authorities to locate missing people, evacuate survivors and restore access to communities cut off by the disaster.

The floods caused widespread destruction across northern and central Nepal after a massive event near the Nepal-Tibet border triggered devastating floodwaters downstream. The Bhote Koshi River carried the force of the water through communities, damaging or destroying homes, vehicles, roads and bridges. Hydropower infrastructure in the region has also suffered extensive damage. The destruction of transportation links has made evacuation by road extremely difficult and increased dependence on helicopters for moving people out of isolated areas.

The continuing queues at Dhunche highlight the enormous logistical challenge facing Nepal’s rescue teams. While helicopters are providing a critical lifeline to people stranded in remote areas, the number of residents seeking onward transportation remains high. Rescue teams are simultaneously working to locate missing people, reach isolated hydropower facilities and move survivors to safer locations. With ground connectivity badly affected, sustained helicopter operations and coordinated technical rescue efforts remain central to Nepal’s response to the disaster.

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