Makawanpur: A 50-year-old man was swept away by a flashflood in the Tauwash river at Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-1 in Makawanpur district this afternoon. The incident occurred when Purushottam Sharma of Birgunj Metropolitan City-5 was taking a dip in the river.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Sharma and his friends had traveled from Parsa district to Makawanpur for a picnic. The unfortunate event took place while they were enjoying their time near the river.
Spokesperson of District Police Office, Makawanpur, and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Shyamu Aryal confirmed the incident. DSP Aryal stated that Sharma was caught off guard by the sudden flashflood, which led to his being swept away.
Efforts to locate Sharma are ongoing, with local authorities and rescue teams actively involved in the search. Friends and family have been informed about the incident.