Flood sweeps away four houses, bridge in Gorkha
Summary
A sudden flood in Namrung Khola in northern Gorkha swept away four houses and an iron bridge connecting Narbu and Lho, but no human casualties have been reported. Authorities have warned residents and trekkers to avoid riverbanks and suspend travel on the Manaslu and Larkya Pass routes until further notice.
Key Points
- A sudden flood in Namrung Khola at Chumnubri Rural Municipality-4, northern Gorkha, swept away four houses and an iron bridge.
- No human casualties have been reported, but local transportation has been disrupted and damage is still being assessed.
- The District Administration Office, Gorkha, has urged residents near rivers and streams to exercise extreme caution amid continued rainfall.
- Trekkers have been told not to use the Manaslu and Larkya Pass routes until further notice after flood damage hit trails, hotels and bridges.
