Monsoon Floods Sweep Away 20 People and Main Bridge Linking Nepal to China

Monsoon Floods Sweep Away 20 People and Main Bridge Linking Nepal to China
People watch the damage caused by flooding on the Bhotekoshi River 120 kilometers (75 miles) north of Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 8, 2025. Nepal Army via AP
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KATHMANDU, Nepal—A mountain river flooded by monsoon rains swept away the main bridge connecting Nepal with China on Tuesday, leaving 20 people missing, Nepali authorities said.

Rescue efforts were underway and an army helicopter was able to lift people stranded by the flooding. Police said dozens of rescuers were already at the area and more are expected to join in rescue efforts.