Over a dozen villages flooded in Mahottari

Mahottari: Over a dozen villages in Mahottari district have been inundated as swollen local rivers have entered the settlements.

Swollen local rivers, Ratu, Badahari, Oksi, Kutameshowri, Maraha, Jangha, and Banke have entered and flooded settlements including Ratabara, Bakhari, Bela, Ramaul, Bajarahi, Dhawauli, Malibara, Khaira, and Bhimthhamore along the river banks.

Jaleshwor and Shankar Chowk have also been flooded. Swollen Ratu river has eroded Bahawa area, roads and farmlands, said a local Kaushalendra Sharma. Transportation along Bardibas-Ramgopalpur-Jaleshwor road has been affected.

As a result of flooding, the paddy sapling plantation has been affected. “There is a problem of flooding every year. Apart from that, farmers are facing a scarcity of seeds and fertilizers. Houses and farmlands have been eroded. We farmers are always in trouble,” said Ainul Rain of Bhangaha Municipality-6.