Floods wreak havoc in Kagbeni of Mustang

Floods triggered by heavy rains on Sunday evening wreaked havoc at Kagbeni in Warjung Muktichhetra-4 of Mustang.

According to a preliminary investigation, the flood triggered by torrential rainfall in the Thado Khola last night washed away around two dozen houses.

Warjung Muktichhetra Rural Municipality Chairman Rinjin Namgel Gurung said that the floods swept away houses, shops, hotels, police station and ward office among other structures.

Likewise, the flood in the Kagbeni river also washed away religious shrines and temples.

The flood caused partial damage to the house where NMB Bank is located and Janashakti Secondary School.

The sudden flood has swept away goods of half a dozen houses and houses in the southeast of Kagbeni river have been completely destroyed.

The flood also washed away a temporary bridge and an under construction bridge that would connect Josom and Korala.

Similarly, it has been said that the flood also swept away two parked vehicles.

Earlier on Sunday evening, the landslide had blocked the Thado Muktinath Kagkhola in Kagbeni.

Following the incidents, the locals have been moved to safer places.

Chief District Officer of Mustang Anup KC said that no human casualties have been reported so far.

He said that preparations are underway to collect the details of the properties destroyed and damaged by the floods.

CDO KC further said that a team of security personnel has left for the incident site to carry out rescue operations.