Continuous rainfall has triggered massive landslides in various parts of Baglung district, damaging key highways and sweeping away a small hydropower plant. Transportation, communication, and daily life in the region have been heavily disrupted.
The landslide at Dablyang along the Kaligandaki Corridor has washed away the road, completely halting vehicle movement. Similarly, several sections of the Mid-Hill Highway have been blocked due to landslides.
While efforts are underway to clear the highway, police report that reopening the Kaligandaki Corridor is not currently possible. Local residents, especially from remote villages, are unable to travel to the district headquarters. The supply of essential items like milk and vegetables has been badly affected.
Hydropower plant and bridges swept away
In Jaimini Municipality-9, the Sarathe Khola flash flood swept away a 12-kilowatt small hydropower project. The plant supplied electricity to nearly 200 homes, which are now left without power or mobile network access.
According to Deputy Mayor Harihar Sharma, three suspension bridges over the river were also swept away. Local residents now face major hardships due to the power outage and the loss of vital infrastructure.
Agricultural and livestock losses
Initial reports from police state that:
- Two oxen belonging to Tek Bahadur Thapa were swept away.
- Around 900 muri of paddy fields have been destroyed.
- Ten irrigation canals were washed away.
- Over a dozen houses are now at risk of damage.
Transportation between Jaimini and Bareng has come to a complete standstill due to damaged roads.
Relief efforts underway
The municipality has begun mobilizing resources to clear blocked roads and provide relief to affected families. Local officials confirm that three more suspension bridges on the Theule Khola were washed away due to the landslides.
In Tarakhola Rural Municipality-3, a fish pond was also destroyed by the flood, and surrounding farmland has been severely damaged.
Fear rises as Kaligandaki river level surges
With the Kaligandaki River water level rising, settlements along the riverbanks — including Mal Dhunga and Jaimini Dham — are on high alert. Authorities have warned residents to avoid riversides and remain cautious.
Police and local officials are on standby to minimize further risk and damage as rainfall continues in the region.
