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Floods force evacuation of vulnerable settlements in Gulmi's Ruru area

Ward Chairperson Navraj Vik and local youth helped move belongings to safety as river levels rose.

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  • Kaligandaki and Ridi rivers' flow increased, prompting evacuations in Lamochaupari area.
  • Ward Chairperson Navraj Vik and local youth helped move household goods to safe spots.
  • Authorities advise residents to stay alert and relocate to secure locations as flood risk persists.

In the Ruru Kshetra Rural Municipality Ward No. 1 of Gulmi, floodwaters from the Kaligandaki and Ridi rivers have intensified, leading officials to start clearing nearby settlements around Lamochaupari. The rising river flow has heightened the risk for residents living along the banks. Local inhabitants responded by moving their possessions to safer locations. The evacuation effort was coordinated by Ward Chairperson Navraj Vik, who, together with local youth, assisted families in transporting belongings during the night. Resident Prem Bhandari confirmed that the youth's active involvement ensured that at‑risk families could secure their items promptly. Officials warned that the rivers could swell further, urging communities to remain vigilant and relocate to designated safe zones.

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