Floods put Dolakha settlements at risk, wash away Pushpalal Highway section
Summary
Flash floods in northern Dolakha have severely eroded riverbanks, putting settlements at risk and washing away a section of the Pushpalal Highway, cutting off access and disrupting electricity.
Key Points
- Flash floods in the Khare river have eroded riverbanks threatening Langota and Kharekhola settlements in Dolakha.
- Over 15 houses in Langota are vulnerable due to severe erosion from floodwaters.
- Flooding has damaged the road and disrupted electricity supply in the affected area.
- A section of the Pushpalal Highway at Kirnetar was washed away, suspending traffic between Dolakha and the Tarai region.
