The morning after the flood
Summary
Overnight flooding caused by heavy rain inundated the Radha Soami Satsang Beas holding centre in Kirtipur, displacing informal settlers who struggled to save their belongings and recover from the disaster.
Key Points
- Torrential rain caused overnight flooding that submerged the Radha Soami Satsang Beas holding centre in Kirtipur.
- Displaced informal settlers were caught off guard as floodwaters rose above knee level and entered their rooms.
- Residents were unable to save most possessions, including medicines, due to the sudden flooding.
- Security personnel intervened after 2 am, using boats to retrieve belongings within the flooded compound.
