SINDHUPALCHOWK, July 21: Transport service has come to a halt along the Melamchi-Helambu road section as flood triggered by massive flood since last night took away its parts in several places.
Balsit Khadka, a local, said the flood has damaged the road that was reconstructed following the massive flood at Chanaute, Helambu last year. Shyammani Chalise, another local of Melamchi, said the road traffic was also disrupted at Dhungebazar of Helambu and Simkhel in Melamchi.
Melamchi-Helambu road section obstructed
Locals in the areas including Gyalthum of Helambu were forced to stay away from their home last night due to incessant rainfall. Heavy downpour was reported in and around Nakote near the Melamchi Rivulet in Sindhupalchowk district last night.
Local Administration has urged local dwellers to stay alert in view of possible landslides and floods on the banks of Melamchi River as a result of incessant rainfall.
(RSS)
