Dozens of people missing in Sindhupalchowk landslides, flood
Photo: Minister Tamang's Facebook handle
Kathmandu, June 16. The outbreak of natural disasters such as flood and landslide has created a havoc in Sindhupalchowk district.
Incessant monsoon rains from the past few days have caused the disaster in which scores of people are said to have been missing. It is said that over 50 people have gone missing.
The floods and landslides also have caused damages to the Melamchi Drinking Water Project. Around 40 people is said to have been working at the Melamchi Drinking Water Project while the incident occurred, who have gone missing.
According to Minister of Health and Population Sher Bahadur Tamang has said through his Facebook handle, “Over 50 people are missing in the Melamchi and Indrawati rivers’ flooding. The floods have also caused damages to the dam in Melamchi drinking water project, Timbu Bazaar, Chanaute Bazaar, Talamarang Bazaar and Melamchi Bazar. Additionally, Nakote bridge, Timbu bridge, Phatte bridge, Melamchi bridge, Bahunepati bridge have been swept away by the floods”
Areas such as Timbu, Chanaute, Talamarang and Melamchi Bazaar is said to have been affected massively by the disaster.
Rescue and relief operations have started with helicopters and security personnel being deployed in the area.
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