Floods and landslides displace families, wreck infrastructure and hydropower in Panchthar

Part of: Floods and landslides cause widespread damage and displacement in Panchthar

Continuous rainfall in Panchthar has caused landslides and flash floods, displacing four families and endangering 15 other homes in Yangwarak Rural Municipality-1. Traffic has been completely halted due to the destruction of two under-construction road bridges and multiple suspension bridges, impacting key sections of the Mid-Hill Highway. The Mewa Khola, Ingwa Khola, and Arun Kabeli hydropower projects have also suffered significant damage.

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