Baglung landslides kill 12, floods disrupt water supply to 4,500
Summary
Twelve people have died and one remains missing after rain-induced landslides struck Baglung over the past three days, while floods have damaged major pipelines and disrupted drinking water for about 4,500 consumers in Baglung Bazaar. The Gandaki provincial government has announced cash relief for bereaved families and funeral expenses.
Key Points
- Twelve people have died and one person remains missing after landslides in different parts of Baglung district over the past three days.
- A landslide in Tarakhola Rural Municipality-5 buried a house, killing Dil Bahadur Pun and his mother-in-law Narmaya Roka.
- The Gandaki Provincial Government will provide Rs 100,000 to each bereaved family and Rs 25,000 for funeral expenses.
- Floods damaged major drinking water pipelines, cutting supply to around 4,500 consumers in Baglung Bazaar.
