Seven districts in Bagmati Province were severely impacted by the heavy rains on September 26, 27, and 28. As a result, the Bagmati River flooded with mud and inundated the landless settlement area of Banshighat, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-11, leading to a shortage of clothes, food, and clean drinking water for the residents. As a result, residents in Bansighat are unable to cook meals in their homes. The ward office has arranged free meals for those affected. Floodwaters washed away their belongings, leaving the residents in distress. Despite the situation appearing normal, the road in front of their homes remains muddy, with motorcycles and cars continuing to pass through the same road.
Resident Sadhan Shrestha mentioned that when vehicles pass through the muddy road, they throw mud onto the houses. He added that after the floodwaters rose to the level of the houses, people’s representatives, the general public, and the police worked together to rescue those trapped and move them to a safe location. Shrestha further explained that the flood, along with mud, caused significant damage to every house in the landless settlement, destroying clothes, food, utensils, and other essential materials. Rasu Thapa shared a similar experience, expressing her grief over losing all her belongings to the flood. She mentioned that they are currently surviving on one meal a day with help but emphasized that it would have been better if the local government and the Government of Nepal provided clean drinking water and clothing to the settlers.
Ward member Asha Shrestha of Ward No. 11 stated that they have been providing all necessary support on behalf of the ward. She mentioned that the settlement consists of 142 households and 600 families. The ward closed the school for three days to accommodate the flood victims and relocated them to Guheshwari School. The ward has also been providing free meals to the victims. Additionally, she noted that there is a drinking water problem in the area, and they are planning to deliver clean drinking water soon in cooperation with an organization.
