Kathmandu Metropolitan City has relocated 393 people to safer locations after continuous rainfall triggered flooding along riversides in the Valley.

Mayor Balen Shah said those at risk have been shifted to four schools designated as temporary shelters. According to him, 70 people have been accommodated at Bishwo Niketan Secondary School in Tripureshwar, 52 at Guhyeshwari Secondary School, 251 people from 52 families at Jana Bikash Secondary School in Kuleshwar, and 20 at Mahendra Saraswati Basic School in Teku.

The city’s Education Department informed that up to 70 schools within the metropolitan area can be used as emergency shelters if needed. Kathmandu Metropolitan City is also managing food and accommodation for the rescued families.

The metropolis has urged residents to contact the helplines 16600105511, 01-5901764, and 01-5901763 in case of emergencies.