Flood sweeps away 60 houses and sheds, Bahunepati bridge at risk

Sindhupalchowk- The flooding caused by the swollen Melamchi rivulet since Saturday has so far swept away 60 houses and sheds. Fifty five houses were washed away in Kiul, Chanaute, Gyalthum and other areas while five structures in Talamarang and Melamchi, Superintendent at the District police Office, Rajan Adhikari, said.

According to him, the houses which were filled with debris due to the massive floods on June 15 have been damaged by the flood on Saturday. These houses were empty. He said Chanaute Gyalthum and Dhunger Bazar are at risk of flood.