Nation»
Monsoon menace shows no signs of ebbing
KATHMANDU, AUG 29 -
Monsoon rainfall wrought havoc in various parts of the country on Sunday as well. At least two people died and scores have been displaced by floods and landslides within the past 24 hours.
Roshan Rai of Mangtewa VDC-5, Sankhuwasabha, died in a landslide on Sunday. The landslide buried him alive while he was repairing an irrigation canal, police said.
Similarly in Makwanpur, rain-fed Manahari rivulet swept away Rudra Kumari Phuyal, a resident of Manahari VDC-4, on Sunday morning. According to locals, the incident took place while she was crossing the rivulet.
Likewise, a man has gone missing when the swollen Kaligandaki river swept away him while he was digging out sand on the river banks in Baglung. The missing has been identified as Kushal Budhathoki, a permanent resident of Rukum.
Meanwhile, another landslide in Baglung swept away a house belonging to Putali BK at Adhikarichaur VDC-3 on Saturday night. According to villagers, six other neighbouring houses are at landslide risk.
Our correspondent from Makwanpur said 32 families of three different VDCs have been displaced due to landslides triggered by incessant rainfall. The displaced people have been taking shelter in school buildings and houses of their relatives.
In Chitwan, some 200 people, who were rendered homeless after floodwaters inundated Imeliya settlement of Gardi VDC-1 recently, have demanded their resettlement. The victims have also called on Chief District Officer Basantaraj Gautam to provide relief materials.
Another report from Bara said at least houses are at high risk of a flood due to the rising water level in Khayar and Gadwan rivulets following heavy rainfall.
Meanwhile, our Kanchanpur correspondent said the Mahakali River continued eroding its embankment on Sunday morning. Locals and security personnel have swung into action to tame the river.
Posted on: 2010-08-30 08:19
Headlines
Advertisements
