Heavy overnight rains have caused significant damage to two industries in Bhaktapur district. A cotton industry near the Old Jagati Bridge in Suryabinayak Municipality and a furniture factory in Changunarayan Municipality-8 were inundated early this morning.
The flooding in the cotton industry resulted in substantial losses, with damaged cotton and equipment estimated at around 10 Lakh rupees. Similarly, the furniture factory suffered losses of approximately 10 Lakh rupees due to water damage to plywood and machinery.
While there have been no reported human casualties, several settlements in the district have experienced flooding. However, the situation in the Radheradhe area, known for its susceptibility to inundation, has not been as severe this time.
The continuous rainfall over the past 12 hours has led to the swelling of major rivers like the Hanumante, Manohara, Bagmati, and Godavari, contributing to the widespread flooding.
