Budhigandaki flood: Soti, Machhikhola bridges swept away; four people missing
Summary
Floodwaters from Ungilung Khola have swept away the Machhikhola bridge and the bridge linking Soti and Manbu in Arughat, damaging Machhikhola Bazaar. Four people tending livestock remain missing after the floods washed away sheds and yaks.
Key Points
- Floodwaters entering the Budhigandaki from Ungilung Khola swept away the Machhikhola bridge and damaged Machhikhola Bazaar.
- The bridge linking Soti and Manbu in Arughat was also washed away.
- Four livestock sheds and 15 yaks were swept away along Ungilung Khola.
- Four people tending the animals remain unaccounted for.
