500 Houses Flooded in Saptari
Summary
Relentless rainfall has flooded 500 houses in Saptari, leaving around 2,000 families in distress across Tilathi Koiladi Rural Municipality and Hanumannagar Kangkalini Municipality. The rising water level in the Saptakoshi River has prompted local authorities to begin providing food and relief to affected households.
Key Points
- Relentless rainfall inundated 500 houses in Tilathi Koiladi Rural Municipality and Hanumannagar Kangkalini Municipality in Saptari.
- Around 2,000 families have been affected by the flooding, including 483 households in Hanumannagar Kangkalini Municipality.
- The water level in the Saptakoshi River surged on Friday night, worsening the situation in the district.
- Mayor Birendra Majhi said affected families will receive food daily and further relief will be distributed once water levels recede.
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