Kathmandu: Daily life in the Kathmandu Valley is returning to normal after days of continuous rainfall came to a halt. The city experienced mild sunshine on Saturday morning, bringing relief to residents affected by flooding and waterlogging.
People displaced by Friday’s floods have begun returning home, while cleanup efforts are underway in flooded houses and shops. Rising waters in the Bagmati River had forced families living in squatter settlements along the riverbanks to evacuate.
Flooding had also affected vegetable markets in Balkhu and Kuleshwar, prompting traders to move their goods to safer areas. Security personnel and rescue teams operated boats overnight in Kuleshwar to evacuate residents trapped by floodwaters and continue to assist with cleaning and recovery operations.
Meteorologists said there is little chance of further heavy rainfall in the Valley, as the rain-bearing system has shifted toward Koshi Province. Domestic flights disrupted by bad weather are set to resume today, while international flights at Tribhuvan International Airport continued operating since Friday evening.