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The Sanfe-Martadi road, which serves as a connection to the district headquarters, has been obstructed by landslides in multiple locations due to the incessant rainfall in Bajura. 

Currently, the road is impassable at Jelmode, Suwakandh, and various other areas within Badimalika Municipality-9 in Martadi. 

Police Inspector Gagan Singh Bhatta from the District Police Office has reported that landslides have also impacted regions such as Rapka in Badimalika Municipality-8 and Jadanga in Ward  6. 

A five-member police team led by Police Assistant Inspector Laxmi Dutt Bhatt was dispatched to the affected area. 

As per the District Police Office, the team is actively engaged in clearing the landslides with assistance from a JCB provided by the Badimalika Municipality and the Roads Department. 

However, the persistent rainfall continues to pose a threat of additional landslides in other parts of the road. 

Consequently, traffic along the Sanfe-Martadi route has been disrupted. 

The vehicles en route to their destinations are stranded on the road.

The recent floods in the Bhotekoshi river, stemming from the Nepal-China border area, have caused devastating losses in both life and property in Rasuwa. 

So far, 1,313 individuals have been rescued alive, but a staggering 3,071 people remain unaccounted for. According to Dhruv Prasad Adhikari, the Assistant Chief District Officer and Information Officer, security personnel and local residents have successfully rescued 1,227 Nepali citizens and 86 foreign tourists affected by the floods and landslides. 

In a remarkable effort, 145 pilgrims and locals stranded in the Gosainkund area have been airlifted to safety in Nuwakot and Kathmandu via helicopters. 

Unfortunately, many people in the district are still out of contact. 

Among those unaccounted for are 27 members of the Nepal Army, 28 from the Nepal Police, 13 from the Armed Police, along with 79 government employees and 26 staff from banks and financial institutions. 

Additionally, 1,370 individuals from Rasuwa and 1,262 foreign tourists from other districts are still missing.

The recent flood in the Bhotekoshi river has severely impacted 55 drinking water projects across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and Gorkha, with estimated damages amounting to Rs 640 million. 

Nuwakot has been identified as the most affected area, suffering losses of Rs 41 million across 22 projects. 

The Water Supply and Sewerage Management Department is actively assessing the extent of the damage, with ongoing efforts to restore water supply services. 

In response to the crisis, the department has developed both short-term and long-term strategies to ensure immediate access to drinking water for affected communities. 

This includes the deployment of a 100 KVA diesel generator to support the Bidur Water Supply Project, enabling the distribution of approximately five lakh liters of water daily. 

Additionally, seven pumps have been installed to restore service to around 500 households in the Battar area. Water supply efforts are being coordinated with Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepni Limited (KUKL), utilizing tankers to reach various settlements. 

To further enhance water supply capabilities, the department has prepared essential materials, including pumps and HDPE pipes, for service expansion to other flood-impacted areas such as Trishuli Bazaar and Belkotgarhi. 

Technical teams are on the ground to repair and restore damaged infrastructure, while long-term restoration plans will be developed once comprehensive damage assessments are completed. 

The department emphasizes the importance of both immediate relief and sustainable recovery efforts to prevent future water shortages.

The death toll from the devastating Rasuwa flood has reached 1,331, according to the latest update from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The update, issued at 6 pm on Saturday, puts the number of missing people at around 5,000, including 589 foreign nationals.

The highest number of bodies have been recovered in Chitwan with 355, followed by Nawalparasi East with 218, Nawalparasi West with 212, Nuwakot with 177, Rasuwa with 127, Dhading with 60, Gorkha with 72 and Tanahun with 38. The figure includes unidentified human remains. So far, 95 bodies have been handed over to families.

Authorities say 12,038 people have been rescued. The Nepali Army has carried out 4,126 rescues, including 3,653 Nepalis and 273 foreigners by air, while 200 people were rescued by land. Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force have rescued 3,988 and 3,924 people, respectively.

A total of 21,402 security personnel have been mobilised for search, rescue and relief operations.

Meanwhile, 5,384 injured people have received medical treatment, including 3,206 treated by the Nepali Army and 1,874 by the Armed Police Force.

The government has provided Rs 160m in cash support—Rs 10m each to Rasuwa and Nuwakot, Rs 5m to Dhading, and Rs 135m to 15 affected local governments.

There are currently 3,844 people staying at holding centres in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.

Relief operations are also continuing, with 69 trucks and 38 Boleros carrying food and relief materials dispatched to affected areas. The APF has transported relief supplies through 163 flights.

Fuel stocks in affected areas currently stand at 40,000 litres of diesel, 22,000 litres of petrol and 18,000 litres of aviation fuel.

Telecommunication services have also largely been restored, with all 110 damaged NTC towers back in operation, while 75 of 78 damaged Ncell towers have been restored.

The figures reflect the scale of the ongoing search, rescue and relief operation following the catastrophic flooding along the Rasuwa–Trishuli river system. Recent reporting has also highlighted continuing searches for people missing in hydropower tunnels and other heavily affected areas.