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9mo ago

Over 60 Missing After Nepal Landslide Sweeps Buses Into River

Heavy monsoon rains triggered the landslide, complicating rescue efforts along a key highway in Chitwan district.

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Rescuers search for survivors in the river Trishuli in Simaltar after a landslide triggered by heavy rains swept two buses off a highway
Dozens of rescuers have spent hours struggling to comb the raging Trishuli river with rafts, sensor equipment and dive teams to find any trace of the passengers or the vehicles

Overview

  • Rescue teams are struggling against fierce currents and muddy waters to locate the missing passengers.
  • The landslide occurred early Friday morning, pushing the buses over concrete barriers and into the Trishuli River.
  • Three survivors managed to escape and are being treated at a local hospital.
  • Nepal's Prime Minister has directed all government agencies to assist in the search and rescue operations.
  • Monsoon season in Nepal often leads to deadly landslides and floods, exacerbated by climate change.