Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in three districts
Summary
Heavy monsoon rains have triggered floods and landslides in Bajura, Kaski and Jajarkot, leaving one person missing, at least two injured and several homes, bridges and roads damaged. Rescue teams have been deployed as authorities warn the risk remains high with rain continuing.
Key Points
- Heavy rain caused floods and landslides in Bajura, Kaski and Jajarkot, damaging homes, bridges and roads.
- In Bajura, one person was reported missing and two others were injured after a landslide buried two houses in Triveni Municipality-9.
- In Kaski, floodwaters washed away two bridges and damaged the Mata Annapurna temple, while rescuers saved three stranded people.
- In Jajarkot, flooding and erosion displaced 37 people from four households and cut off sections of the Bheri Corridor.
