Flood blocks Jajarkot-Dolpa road, sweeps away homes and shops
Summary
Torrential rain flooded Jajarkot district and blocked a section of the Bheri Corridor, sweeping away temporary homes, shops and other structures along the Jajarkot-Dolpa road. No deaths or injuries were reported, while police deployed a team to assess damage and assist with rescue efforts.
Key Points
- Torrential rain triggered flooding in Jajarkot district and completely blocked part of the Bheri Corridor linking Jajarkot and Dolpa.
- Temporary homes, shops, a poultry feed shed, a fresh-meat shop and other structures were swept away, disrupting traffic on the Jajarkot-Dolpa road.
- No deaths or injuries were reported, though several businesses, an auto-rickshaw, a tractor and a water mill were damaged or destroyed.
- Police said they were assessing the full extent of the damage and sent a 10-member team to assist with rescue and relief efforts.
