Continuous rainfall has triggered floods and landslides in Silichong Rural Municipality of Sankhuwasabha, leading to disruptions in electricity, communication, and transportation services. Six households have been displaced by these events.
The disaster has also forced the closure of classes at two schools after landslides caused significant damage to their buildings and educational materials. According to Silichong Rural Municipality Chairperson Bhupal Raj Mewahang, heavy floods and landslides have cut off road access to the municipal headquarters and disrupted the central power supply, micro-hydropower plants, internet, and communication services, severely affecting public service delivery.
All roads and foot trails within the municipality are blocked by landslides, and two local micro-hydropower projects have been destroyed by floodwaters. Approximately 70 percent of communication services have also been disrupted, further impacting daily life. A landslide in Sisuwakhola, Ward No. 1, damaged Kalika Secondary School in Newatar, causing major cracks in fifteen classrooms and destroying educational materials. This has led to the suspension of classes for all 170 students.
Similarly, Bageshwari Basic School in Ward No. 4 sustained heavy damage to its buildings and learning materials. Chairperson Mewahang stated that both schools have suspended teaching activities and may require relocation to safer areas due to the high risk of further landslides. Six households in Sisuwakhola, Ward No. 1, have been displaced and moved to safer locations.
More than 100 houses in Tenchong, Hoyengla, Chepchewa, Newatar, Yangsim, and Gogane are at high risk of landslides, with residents having left their homes to take shelter collectively in safer areas. The rural municipality has appealed to the Koshi Provincial Government and the federal government for immediate assistance to monitor affected settlements, relocate residents, distribute relief, and support rehabilitation efforts.
While a joint team is monitoring the affected areas, ongoing rainfall and blocked roads are making rescue and relief operations difficult. The rural municipality has urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain in safe locations and exercise extreme caution due to the high risk of further landslides.