Landslides block Mid-hill Highway, Sani Bheri flood sweeps away suspension bridge in Rukum East
Summary
Landslides triggered by incessant rainfall have blocked the Mid-hill Highway in Rukum East, while flooding in the Sani Bheri River has swept away a suspension bridge and damaged homes and a school. Heavy rain has also eroded roads and destroyed property in nearby rural municipalities.
Key Points
- The Mid-hill Highway has been blocked by landslides caused by continuous rainfall in Bhume Rural Municipality-1, and repairs may take most of Monday.
- Flooding in the Sani Bheri River washed away part of a suspension bridge in Sisne Rural Municipality-5, disrupting local travel.
- Floodwater entered Shree Uttarganga Basic School, damaging its wall, roof sheets, computers, books, and other materials.
- A concrete house in Putha Uttarganga Rural Municipality-6 was swept away along with livestock during flooding in Tatopani Khola.
