Floods and landslides claimed at least 14 lives in Dhorpatan, Baglung, today. As many as 39 people have gone missing, according to the Province Police Office of Pokhara.

Locals observing the damage caused by the Bhujikhola in Dhorpatan Municipality, Baglung. Photo: THT

The worst-hit were Dunepokhara, Sukurdung, Bhattabot, Bhusunde and Lankuribot in Dhorpatan’s Wards No 6, 7, 8 and 9 when landslides and floods triggered by torrential rain of the past two days wreaked havoc early this morning.

According to provincial police information officer Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajendrababu Regmi, some 31 houses were completely destroyed in the floods.

Floods also swept away Sukurdung’s Saraswoti Primary School, Suprang’s Janachetana Primary School, three hydropower projects and as many suspension bridges. A pick-up jeep was also swept away in Bhusunde.

https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/53-feared-dead-in-baglung-floods-landslides/