Devastating flood in Bhaktapur, Nepal

12 July 2018

This is monsoon time in Nepal and rice plantation is going on all over Nepal. Yesterday on 11 July 2018, Kathmandu valley and most of the surrounding districts received heavy rainfall since 9:30 pm (Local time) till today morning 6:00 am. Most of the citizens were asleep or enjoying the World Cup 2018 semi-final match between England and Croatia and ignoring the downpour. As the morning dawned, the prime river of Bhaktapur, Hanumante River started flooding and swept away it's surroundings along the way.

Location : Flooded Hanumante River section between Madhyapur Thimi and Dadhikot, Bhaktapur

Location : Flooded Hanumante River section at Radhe Radhe near Bhatbhateni, Bhaktapur

Location : Flooded Hanumante River section near Khore, Maheshwori, Bhaktapur

Location : Flooded Hanumante River section at Sallaghari, Bhaktapur

Though it is monsoon and farmers are waiting for the rain, the downpour throughout the night has brought flood and massive damage to property and few lives were reported to be taken. Most of the crops have been swept away and fields have been filled with debris from the flood. Lots of shops at Madhyapur Thimi were flooded even before the owners could have imagined of the flood. Bhatbhateni Super Market at Radhe Radhe was seen flooded to its ground floor and basement.

Location : Flooded stationery shop at Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur

Location : Flood affecting Madhyapur Hospital at Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur

Location : Flooded shops at Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur

Location : Flood at Bhatbhateni Super Market area, Radhe Radhe, Bhaktapur

Location : Flood at Ram Mandir, Bhaktapur

Photo: Flood affecting household at Radhe Radhe, Bhaktapur

Photo (source - www.setopati.com) : Arial view of flood affecting transportation at Radge Radhe, Bhaktapur

Despite the natural devastation, help came instantly for rescue. Several volunteers came to help the shop owners manage some of their goods. Nepal Army came with raft boat to help people through the flood. Also Nepal police was there to manage the crowd during the flood and see to safety of the people.

Photo: Nepal Police Volunteers helping the flood victims

Photo: Nepal Army Volunteers helping the flood victims with their raft boat

Photo: Crops damaged by flood

Some more pictures of the flood are as follows:

Almost every school, colleges, offices and work places were closed today in Bhaktapur due to flood. Actual loss and damage to property has yet to be calculated. A woman and some farm animals were missing in flood according to the local witness at Chakhu, Bhaktapur. Flood at Banepa, Kavre and Bouddha Kathmandu have been reported too.

P.S.: Some of the photos above were shot by me and my friend and some were taken from facebook pages & groups that I am involved in.