Namrung plunges into darkness after floods
Summary
Floods in Namrung village of northern Gorkha have washed away two hydropower projects, cutting off electricity for the past seven days. The blackout has disrupted lighting, children’s studies, mobile charging and communication, while floods and landslides also damaged homes and a bridge.
Key Points
- Floods on September 5 swept away two hydropower projects supplying Namrung in Chumanuwri Rural Municipality-4, northern Gorkha.
- The village has been without electricity for seven days, disrupting lighting, studies, mobile charging and communication services.
- A temporary wooden footbridge was built after a bridge was washed away, helping trekkers heading toward Larkya Pass.
- Floods and landslides also swept away the homes of four locals, and residents are urging the government to provide solar lighting and rebuild the projects.
