Melamchi flood sweeps away 17 more houses

SINDHUPALCHOWK, Aug 1: Seventeen houses and huts in Helambu and Melamchi of Sindhupalchowk were washed away by the flooded Melamchi River last night. According to the District Police Office, the incessant rains for some days triggered the flood.

Of them, nine are cemented residences, DPO's Superintendent of Police, Rajan Adhikari, said.