Incessant rainfall leaves roads in worst condition, over a dozen houses at risk

Kathmandu - Normal life in Bajura district has been affected due to the incessant rainfall since some days. The risk of landslide has greatly increased in settlements located on steep hillsides and the transport service has been knocked off due to the obstruction of roads. It is said scores of settlements are at risk of landslide and this has increased concern among the people.

Transport on the Balde to Martadi section of the Sanfe-Martadi highway is partially obstructed while it is completely obstructed on the Martadi-Kolti route. The road from Baulikhola of Martadi, the district headquarters to Porakhe Lek (mountain pass) has been badly damaged by the runoff erosion.