Dhangadhi, May 3
At least three persons died when a jeep they were travelling in was swept away by a flash flood in Jaiprithvi Municipality-7 in Bajhang at around 8:00 pm on Wednesday.
Ammaraj Ban (31) of Khaptad Channa-2, Asu Oad (24) of Kedarsyu-1, and Ramesh Chand (26) of Dodhara, Kanchanpur, lost their lives in the incident.
The jeep (Se 1 Ja 820) heading towards Chainpur from Jhota of Bajhang was swept away by the flood in Chautha river following incessant rainfall last night.
Police recovered the vehicle at around 2:00 pm on Thursday. The vehicle fell some 50 metres down into a ravine and got buried, said DSP Rishi Kandel in Bajhang.
Police have recovered the body of the victims. Meanwhile, the flood has also damaged wheat in the area.
