Flood inundates 45 houses in Kanchanpur, water-level in Mahakali rises

Summary

At least 45 houses in Kanchanpur district have been submerged due to continuous rainfall, displacing around 70 people who are now sheltering in schools. The Mahakali River's water level has also risen significantly, prompting restrictions on vehicle movement across the Sharada Barrage.

Key Points
  • Continuous rainfall has submerged 45 houses in Kanchanpur's Bhimdatta and Dodhara Chandani municipalities.
  • Floodwaters from the Jogbudha River affected 40 houses in Dodhara Chandani and Bhimdatta municipalities.
  • Approximately 70 people have been displaced and are sheltering in nearby school buildings.
  • The water level in the Mahakali River has risen significantly, leading India to restrict vehicle movement across the Sharada Barrage.
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