Floods and landslides affect 550 households in Myagdi, seven dead

Floods and landslides triggered by continuous rain in Myagdi from Asoj 8 to 11 have affected about 550 households. Seven people have died in the floods and landslides.

The disasters have fully damaged 111 houses and partially damaged 93. A further 342 houses are at risk.

Meanwhile, a team of geologists, working in coordination with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, has conducted field studies of 26 landslides in Myagdi. The team said the landslide that recently occurred in the Newroad area of Beni Bazar could be active and that the ground above it has cracked further.

The team has advised caution in the Newroad area and recommended short-term and long-term measures.