Kirtipur Holding Center Flooded After Heavy Rainfall

Summary

Heavy rainfall caused flooding at the Kirtipur holding center in Kathmandu, submerging the area and forcing rescue operations to transfer displaced individuals to safer locations.

Key Points
  • Heavy rainfall caused the Kirtipur holding center to flood in Kathmandu.
  • The victims accused the government and security personnel of neglect during the flooding.
  • Security personnel rescued 54 out of 154 people and transferred them to Smriti Bhawan at Tribhuvan University.
  • Some displaced people stayed with relatives or in hostels while others remained in a safe, dry area in the center.
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