One dead, six injured as flood hits Dolpa
Summary
A flood in Gairigaun, Dolpa, killed one woman and injured six others, damaging multiple houses and buildings. Security forces are conducting rescue and relief operations.
Key Points
- A flood hit Gairigaun in ward 5 of Jagdulla Rural Municipality, Dolpa, causing one death and six injuries.
- The deceased was identified as 56-year-old Anandi BK who died while being taken to a health post.
- Six injured individuals are receiving treatment at Jhyakot Health Post, with serious cases considered for further medical evacuation.
- At least ten houses and various buildings including a cooperative and warehouse have suffered damage.
- Security forces from Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and Nepali Army have been deployed for rescue and relief operations.
- Coordination between security forces and the local rural municipality is ongoing for relief distribution and rehabilitation.
