On Friday (August 28), NBP News reported this information citing Nepali media Kathmandu Post. On Wednesday, devastating mountain landslides in Rasuwa and surrounding areas of northern Nepal caused massive water currents and debris to flow into the Kosi and Trishuli rivers in the early morning. This has severely damaged houses, roads, bridges and various infrastructure. 

Nepal Tourism Board said that a total of 667 tourists and travellers, including 127 Nepalis, are still missing in the flood-hit areas. The tourism board, tourist police, local administration and related agencies are working to verify the information of the missing and carry out rescue operations. 

The Nepali Army, police and Armed Police Force have been deployed in rescue operations. Helicopters are being used to reach remote and cut-off areas. In addition, searches are being conducted along riverbanks and low-lying areas for survivors. 

Rescue efforts have become difficult as communication systems and infrastructure were severely damaged in the disaster. As information on casualties and missing persons is still being collected from various areas, the full extent of the damage has not yet been ascertained.