Landless settlers retrieve soaked belongings from Radha Soami Holding Center (Photos)
Summary
Heavy rainfall caused flooding at the Radha Soami Landless Settler Holding Center in Kathmandu, displacing residents and damaging belongings. Rescue teams evacuated many to safety, while others remain at the center.
Key Points
- Continuous rainfall caused the Bagmati River to overflow, flooding the Radha Soami Landless Settler Holding Center in Sundarighat, Kathmandu.
- Floodwaters damaged most household items and belongings of the displaced squatters sheltering there.
- A joint rescue team from the Nepal Police and disaster units rescued 54 individuals and relocated them to a safe location at Tribhuvan University.
- Some residents chose to stay in safe areas within the holding center, while preparations are underway to move victims to Kharipati.
