Floods and landslides affect 550 households in Myagdi

MYAGDI: Around 550 households in Myagdi have been affected by floods and landslides following continuous rainfall on September 24 and 27.

According to the District Administration Office, 111 houses have been completely destroyed, 93 partially damaged and 342 are at risk.

Assistant Chief District Officer Kul Prasad Acharya said Annapurna Rural Municipality has suffered the most damage, with 45 houses completely destroyed, 12 partially damaged and 183 at risk.

In Beni Municipality, 30 houses have been completely destroyed, 14 partially damaged and 45 are at risk. Similarly, 23 houses have been completely destroyed, 32 partially damaged and 35 are at risk in Mangala Rural Municipality.