Incessant rainfall leaves Thimi area waterlogged

Madhyapur Thimi areas have become waterlogged due to deluge caused by the swollen Hanumante River following torrential rain last night. Settlements at Shankhadhar Chowk, Radhe Radhe, and Kamerotar land pooling project in Madhyapur Thimi has also become waterlogged.

The entire stretch from Radhe Radhe to Nikosera has been inundated. Water has accumulated up to four feet from the land surface. The water has entered the ground floor of several houses in the area. Shops and stores are all closed due to the inundation. Likewise, areas on both sides of Araniko Highway from Chardobato to the way leading to Balkot are waterlogged. The low-lying areas in Gaththaghar are also facing inundation. Madhyapur Hospital and surrounding areas have also been water-logged.

Local residents have not been able to come out of their houses as hundreds of houses have been inundated since midnight on Wednesday.