Rising Lalbakaiya River swamps road section, flood cuts off local route in Rautahat

Summary

Rising water levels in the Lalbakaiya River have caused flooding that submerged a road section and washed away a diversion road in Rautahat, disrupting local connectivity.

Key Points
  • Rising water levels in Lalbakaiya River have flooded a low-lying road section near Fatuwa Lalbakaiya Bridge.
  • Diversion road at an under-construction bridge on Balchanpur–Jungalsaiya road washed away due to flooding.
  • Road connectivity in Gujara Municipality-9 is completely cut off due to flood damage.
  • Authorities are urging residents to use alternative routes and avoid unnecessary travel during the monsoon floods.
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