Kathmandu: Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed his deep sorrow over the loss caused by a massive flood of the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa last night.

Taking to social site today, the NC President urged the party people including cadres to get engaged in the relief and rescue efforts from their respective sides.

Deuba, also the former Prime Minister and the leader of the key ruling coalition partner, urged the government to promptly reach out the affected site for rescue with relief materials.

Eighteen people including six Chinese nationals have been reported missing in the flood. Of the 20 people who were trapped, nine have been rescued safely, according to the District Administration Office in Rasuwa.