Fresh Seti Floods displace ten families

KATHMANDU –  Floods in Seti River that occurred this morning displaced at least nine families at Yamdi in Hemja VDC, Kaski.


    The families were displaced after the river changed its course following heavy rainfall on Sunday night. 


    At least 30 had died and many went missing due to a flood in the same river about a month ago as well.


    Usha Lalchan, 16, daughter of local Laxmi Lalchan has sustained injuries on her mouth while attempting to escape the flood.


    According to the District Police Office, Kaski, families of Khamba Singh Gurung, Janmaya Paudel, Laxmi Bahadur Lalchan, Pramila Bhandari, Kabita Timalsina, Khadak Sunar, Dhan Bahadur Sarki, Hina Kumari Gurung and Parbati Chapai were displaced.


    Similarly, a truck bearing Ga 1 Kha 3710 number plate was swept away by flood some 200 meters downstream from the area, Santa Bahadur Gurung, owner of the truck said.


    Likewise, the flood has also washed away the drinking water pipe planted in the area. RSS