BriefTea
Every story in sixty words
Get the free app no ads · no paywallExplained in plain English
What is the Rasuwa district?
Rasuwa is one of Nepal's 77 districts, located in the Bagmati Province. It is known for its mountainous terrain and proximity to the Langtang National Park, making it popular with trekkers. Unfortunately, its geography also makes it highly susceptible to natural disasters, as seen with the recent devastating flash floods and the high number of fatalities reported there.
Stories that explain this
UK pledges £5 million to Nepal for flood relief after 270 deathsRelated explainers
Why are British citizens missing? Why do floods happen in Nepal? How does the UK give aid? What is the District Line? Where is Kohat district? What is a 'rate increase'?The full catalogue
Browse every card filed under R →We would like to count visits and see which links bring readers here. That means storing a random ID in your browser. No cookies, no ads, no profile. How it works.