Landslide threatens homes in Suryabinayak

Summary

Heavy rains have triggered flooding in the Champamati stream and sent a landslide toward homes in Hariyali Tole of Suryabinayak Municipality-8 in Bhaktapur. Several houses are at risk, with the foundation of one home already exposed and residents urging immediate action.

Key Points
  • Heavy rains caused flooding in the Champamati stream and a landslide in Hariyali Tole of Suryabinayak Municipality-8, Bhaktapur.
  • The landslide has reached the yards of several houses and exposed the foundation of Shiva Hari Chalise’s home.
  • Residents stayed awake overnight and are urging authorities to contain the landslide and protect the settlement.
  • Ward 8 chair Pushpa Raj Basnet said the municipality lacks enough budget and may need federal and provincial support; another landslide has also occurred in Ranikoat.
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