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Flood inundates Bajura settlement; 13 families rescued
🇳🇵 Nepal /Disasters & Emergencies

Flood inundates Bajura settlement; 13 families rescued

From OnlineKhabar English · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Floodwaters from the Selagad River and Bauli Khola inundated a settlement in Bajura, Nepal, forcing the evacuation of 13 families.
  • Rescued families were moved to safer locations and temporarily sheltered by nearby residents.
  • Landslides triggered by continuous rainfall have also blocked roads at two locations in the district, with efforts underway to clear them.

Floodwaters surged into a settlement in Bajura, Nepal, on Thursday night, prompting the swift evacuation of 13 families. The Selagad River and Bauli Khola overflowed near their confluence, sending water into the community. According to Bajura DSP Shaileshiam Bohara, rescue teams safely moved the affected families and their belongings to higher ground.

These families are now temporarily staying in the homes of residents in safer areas. However, three of the evacuated households remain at high risk due to the ongoing threat of further flooding. A recent disaster preparedness plan highlights that over 100 villages in Bajura are vulnerable to floods and landslides.

The affected families were rescued along with their belongings on Thursday night and moved to safety.

— Bajura DSP Shaileshiam BoharaDescribing the rescue operation for families affected by the flood.

In addition to the flooding, continuous rainfall has caused landslides to block roads in two separate locations within the district. Police reported obstructions in Badimalika Municipality-6 and behind the District Prison. Authorities are currently working to clear the debris and reopen the affected roadways.

The evacuees have been temporarily sheltered in the homes of nearby residents located in safer areas.

— Bajura DSP Shaileshiam BoharaExplaining the temporary accommodation for the flood victims.
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