Heavy loss of life, property in west Baglung due to floods, landslides
Summary
Floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall have killed multiple people and displaced more than 100 families in west Baglung. Houses, schools, roads and a hospital under construction have also been damaged, while victims in Badigad Rural Municipality received relief support.
Key Points
- Four members of one family were killed in a landslide at Hardara in Nishi Khola Rural Municipality-3, while another person died at Rangila and two more were killed in Taman Khola Rural Municipality.
- More than 100 families have been affected, with 12 houses washed away by the Jhingwa Khola and 40 families displaced by stream erosion.
- Floods damaged Little Roj Boarding School, disrupted roads, and damaged a basic hospital building under construction in Nishi Khola.
- Windstorms blew off roofs of more than 15 houses in Badigad Rural Municipality, and victims were given tarpaulin and other relief items.
