1,044 people rescued by helicopter from Budhigandaki flood-hit area

More than 1,000 citizens have been rescued by helicopter from flood-affected areas of Budhigandaki in Gorkha. According to Assistant Chief District Officer Netra Prasad Sharma, 1,044 people were rescued between Sunday and Thursday.

The flood that hit the Budhigandaki river on Asoj 25 affected areas including Soti Bazar in Arughat Rural Municipality-3. After mud entered homes due to the flood, locals have come together to restore Soti Bazar to its original condition.

Experts have said the Budhigandaki flood originated in the same way as the devastating flood that hit the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli rivers in Bhadau. However, the damage this time has been less.