Incessant rains since Saturday have caused damage in various places of the district. Efforts made to control the river and reduce damage in Melamchi have failed as the river changed its course due to heavy downpour. Roads in Melamchi, Helambu, Panchpokhari and other villages have been blocked due to floods. Many areas in Helambu have been inundated.

As a result, vehicles remain stranded on the road. Many people heading home for the festival including Teej have been stranded midway. Roads in Simkhet in Melamchi and various other places in Helambu, Ramche, Bhotang and Gunsa in Panchpakheri have been blocked.

Mayor of Melamchi Municipality Aitman Tamang said Chiefs of Panchpokhari Thangpal, Helambu, Indrawati Rural Municipalities Tasi Lama, Nima Galgen Sherpa and Jhamak Nepal respectively have jointly urged people to move to safer locations from the coastal areas and take necessary precaution considering the risk of floods and landslides. It may be noted that Helambu, Melamchi, Indravati and Panchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipalities have suffered widespread damage due to floods last year. As a result, many people are worried about the possibility of a similar situation considering heavy rainfall in the past few days.