Of the 20 people trapped, nine have been rescued safely, and efforts are ongoing to rescue the rest, confirmed Deputy Superintendent of Police Hem Bahadur Shahi.
Meanwhile, a Nepali Army (NA) helicopter has arrived in Timure, the flood-affected areas, to assist in the ongoing rescue operations.
The flood has swept away the Miteri Bridge along the Nepal-China border. Shortly after passing this point, the Lhende River merges with the Bhotekoshi River. The flood has also severely disrupted the Syafrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road at several locations, halting transportation.
More, it has damaged a barrage of the 111-megawatt Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project and the Customs Office at Timure.
Armed Police Force DSP Ramhari Khadka said the complete details of the losses are awaited. (RSS)
