Flooding affects dozens of homes in Chitwan as rivers swell
Summary
Continuous rainfall has caused rivers and streams in Chitwan to swell, flooding several settlements and affecting dozens of households. Authorities have evacuated residents in multiple wards as the Narayani River rose well above the danger level and roads were blocked.
Key Points
- Rising water in the Narayani, Rapti and other rivers has flooded several settlements in Chitwan.
- Dozens of households in Bharatpur, Madi and Gaindakot have been evacuated to schools, relatives' homes and other safe shelters.
- Floodwaters have submerged homes, shops, temples and rest houses, while the Bharatpur-Madi-Thori road has been disrupted.
- The Narayani River reached 11.58 metres, far above the danger level of 9 metres.
