Baglung Floods and Landslides Cause Significant Damage and Loss of Life
Summary
Continuous rainfall from October 9 to 11 has triggered floods and landslides in Baglung, killing 12 people, leaving one missing and destroying dozens of homes, bridges, and public facilities. Nisi Khola Rural Municipality has begun distributing cash and food relief to affected families.
Key Points
- Floods and landslides in Baglung have killed 12 people, left one missing, and swept away or damaged dozens of houses, huts, and public structures.
- Chief District Officer Krishna Prasad Acharya said two hydropower projects, one school, one resort, and one farm were also damaged, along with livestock and poultry losses.
- In Nisi Khola, the rural municipality has provided cash assistance ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000, plus rice and tarpaulins, to affected families.
- Damage has been reported across Nisi Khola, Taman Khola, Badigad, Kathe Khola, Dhorpatan, Gallkot, and Baglung municipalities.
