One dead, six injured as flood hits Dolpa

A flood in the Himalayan district of Dolpa on Sunday morning claimed one life and left six people injured. Security forces have been mobilized to conduct relief and rescue operations in Gairigaun, Jagdulla Rural Municipality.

Junu Hamal Dhakal, the chief district officer, confirmed the deployment of Nepal Police, the Armed Police Force, and the Nepali Army. These teams are gathering details and carrying out rescue efforts. Dhakal mentioned that the local rural municipality will initially handle relief distribution, and coordination for broader relief and rehabilitation is being discussed.

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Security forces are holding a meeting at the district level. The local rural municipality has said it will distribute relief itself for now. We are discussing coordination with the rural municipality for relief distribution and rehabilitation work.

The deceased, identified as 56-year-old Anandi BK, was asleep at home when the floodwaters struck and died en route to a health post. Among the six injured, who are receiving treatment at Jhyakot Health Post, Reuli BK, 44, sustained severe lower-body injuries. Discussions are ongoing regarding her transfer to Kathmandu or Jumla for advanced care.

Initial reports indicate that at least ten houses have sustained damage, alongside a cooperative building, a food warehouse, private homes, shops, and hotels. One house was completely destroyed. Security forces are working to assess the full extent of the damage.

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BK was injured after the flood hit her while she was sleeping at home. She died on the way while being taken to a health post for treatment.