Monsoon floods sweep away 18 people and the main bridge linking Nepal to China


FILE PHOTO: Floods in September, 2024 killed at least 238 people in Nepal. - Kathmandu Post/ANN

KATHMANDU: A mountain river flooded by monsoon rains swept away the main bridge connecting Nepal with China and 18 people were also swept away by the flooding, Nepali authorities said Tuesday (July 8).

Rescue efforts were underway Tuesday as officials assess the damage and search for the missing people. An army helicopter was able to lift people stranded by the flooding. Police said 95 rescuers were already at the area and more are expected to join in rescue efforts.

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