Settlement inundated in Kanchanpur

MAHENDRANAGAR, Sept 19: Settlements along the Mahakali River bank have been inundated due to flood in the river triggered by incessant rainfall since the past few days.



Hundreds of settlements in Bhimdutta Municipality, Pipariya, Odhari, Badaipur, Bhujhela and Brhamadev VDCs have been inundated in Kanchanpur district.



The displaced flood victims have been shifted to nearby school buildings, according to Kanchanpur District Police Office.



The local administration has deployed security personnel for the rescue and relief of the flood victims.



Officials at the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology measured 369,490 cusec of water flowing in the river of late.

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