Budhigandaki flood sweeps away Dovan Bailey bridge
Summary
Flooding in the Budhigandaki River has swept away the Bailey bridge at Dovan in Gorkha’s Chumnubri Rural Municipality. The flood also damaged Soti Bazaar, washing away a bridge, several sheds and houses in nearby settlements.
Key Points
- Flooding in the Budhigandaki River swept away the Bailey bridge at Dovan in Gorkha’s Chumnubri Rural Municipality.
- Rural municipality vice-chair Laxmi Gurung said the flood arrived around 4:30 a.m. and caused extensive damage in the area.
- Floodwaters reached Soti Bazaar by 7:30 a.m. and also swept away a bridge and several sheds.
- The bridge leading to Kerauja and houses in several settlements were also reportedly washed away.
