At least 45 houses have been submerged in two local levels of Kanchanpur district following the incessant rainfall since Sunday night.

According to the District Police Office, floodwaters from rivers inundated the houses in Bhimdatta and Dodhara Chandani Municipalities.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sagar Bohara, spokesperson at the District Police Office, reported that 25 houses in Rampure and Jarga of Dodhara Chandani Municipality-8 have been flooded by the Jogbudha River, while 15 houses in Patarakhalla of Dodhara Chandani-3 are also under water.

Additionally, five houses have been affected in Bhujela of Bhimdatta Municipality-11.

At least 70 people are displaced by the flooded Jogbudha River. The displaced families are currently taking shelter in nearby school buildings.

Meanwhile, the water level of the Mahakali river has risen significantly due to the incessant rains. In response, the Indian side has restricted the movement of four-wheelers and three-wheelers across the Sharada Barrage.

Lately, the water flow in the Mahakali river has been measured at 140,250 cusecs.