Residents of riverbank areas being relocated

Summary

Residents along the Narayani River in Gaindakot have been moved to safer areas after flooding triggered by nonstop rainfall since last Thursday. Wards 2, 5, 6, 7 and 9 of the municipality fall within the riverbank zone.

Key Points
  • Residents living along the Narayani River banks have been relocated to safer areas after flooding from incessant rainfall.
  • Gaindakot Municipality said wards 2, 5, 6, 7 and 9 lie in the riverbank zone.
  • People from the Gaindakot Pulchowk area have been moved to higher ground.
  • Public communication systems are being used to spread warnings along the riverbank.
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