500 houses flooded in Saptari
Summary
Relentless rainfall has flooded 500 houses in Tilathi Koiladi and Hanumannagar Kangkalini municipalities of Saptari, leaving 2,000 families in distress. Officials say relief food will be provided daily until the water level in the Saptakoshi River begins to recede.
Key Points
- Relentless rainfall has inundated 500 houses in Tilathi Koiladi Rural Municipality and Hanumannagar Kangkalini Municipality in Saptari.
- About 2,000 families are in distress, with 483 households affected in wards 5, 7, 12 and 13 of Hanumannagar Kangkalini Municipality.
- The water level in the Saptakoshi River surged on Friday night, causing flooding in ward 4 and 5 of Tilathi Koiladi Rural Municipality.
- Mayor Birendra Majhi said affected residents will receive food daily for now and more relief supplies once the water recedes.
