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Tinau River Flood Sweeps Away Six Houses in Butwal

Continuous rainfall raised water levels, leading to the relocation of roughly 200 households from vulnerable coastal zones.

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Tinau River Flood Sweeps Away Six Houses in Butwal - environment news from Ratopati English, The Annapurna Express

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  • Six houses vanished into the Tinau River in Butwal.
  • Security personnel relocated around 200 at-risk households.
  • Continuous downpours drove up water levels in local streams.

A swollen Tinau River carried away six homes in the Tap Majhuwa sector of Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City. According to local police authorities, the losses included two concrete buildings and four traditional mud structures. DSP Nishant Shrestha confirmed the incident, noting that continuous rain drove water levels higher across local rivers and streams. This rise created immediate threats for residents living near the waterways. Security forces deployed to the affected zones helped move approximately 200 vulnerable households away from the rising waters. Authorities continue to monitor river levels as heavy precipitation persists across the region.

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