Flooded Lhende stream sweeps away Miteri Bridge

Rasuwa, July 8: The flooded Lhende stream has swept away the Miteripul, a bridge connecting Nepal and China in Rasuwa district.

The flooded stream not only swept away the bridge on the northern border of Nepal but also the vehicles stationed in the yard of the Customs Office, Timure, according to Assistant Chief District Officer, Druba Prasad Adhikari.

Eleven people were trapped in the flood while they were going to rescue the people in the area of the Customs Office. The Nepali Army has been requested for rescue. Detailed information on the damage is being collected, he added. Early this morning, the local media reported a massive flood that damaged huge properties.