Kaligandaki flood sweeps away 66 houses in Parbat, 23 at high risk
Summary
Continuous rainfall since Saturday night caused the Kaligandaki River to flood and sweep away 66 houses in Farse of Jaljala Rural Municipality-8, Parbat. Another 23 houses remain at high risk, though residents were evacuated in time and no casualties have been reported so far.
Key Points
- The Kaligandaki River flooded in Parbat after continuous rainfall since Saturday night, sweeping away 66 houses in Farse of Jaljala Rural Municipality-8.
- Around 80 structures, including sheds and cattle shelters, have been damaged, and 23 more houses remain at high risk.
- Authorities evacuated all residents from the affected area to safer ground in time.
- Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force are on site coordinating rescue and damage assessment efforts.
