Govt declares flood-hit areas in 6 districts disaster zones

Kathmandu, October 9 The government has declared local governments affected by floods and landslides between Asoj 8 and 11 as disaster-hit areas. The Ministry of Home Affairs published a notice in the Nepal Gazette declaring various rural municipalities and municipal wards in Gorkha, Manang, Myagdi, Baglung, Parbat and Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta West) as disaster-hit areas.