Budhigandaki flood threatens 400-year-old Arughat Bazaar
Summary
Flooding in the Budhigandaki River has swept away two road bridges in Arughat and Soti in Gorkha, putting the roughly 400-year-old Arughat Bazaar at serious risk. Residents have been evacuated as authorities warn of further inundation and possible damage in the market area.
Key Points
- Flooding in the Budhigandaki River swept away two road bridges in Arughat and Soti of Gorkha's Arughat Rural Municipality.
- The roughly 400-year-old Arughat Bazaar is under serious threat, with riverside homes and market-area settlements at risk of inundation.
- Residents have been evacuated and warned to stay in safe locations after authorities used police and media alerts early in the morning.
- Rural municipality chair Raju Gurung said reports of five missing people in Sundari area were not yet officially confirmed.
