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]]>The Valley has witnessed a heavy downpour in the wee hours of today from 2 AM to 6 AM.
According to meteorologist Kumar Aryal, Kathmandu has recorded 105 mm of rainfall, inundating more than 100 places in just 4 hours.
The coastal areas including Bagmati, Dhobikhola, Bishnumati, Manhora, and Hanumante rivers have overflown due the floods.
The corridors of Anamnagar, Kalopul, Ratopul, Balkhu and other riverside areas of Kathmandu Valley have been inundated.
Likewise, the flash floods have inundated the fruit and vegetable market of Balkhu.
According to Metropolitan Police Office Spokesperson Sushil Singh Rathore, a total of 385 houses have been inundated this morning.
“Areas including Tankeshwor, Teku, Dallu, Balkhu, Tachal, Bhimsensthan, Naya Buspark, Chabahil, Machha Pokhari, Kalopul, and Jorpati were largely inundated by the flash floods,” said Rathore.
“Rescue work was carried out at Mulpani settlements on the bank of Manohara River, Kadagari, Teku and Balkhu areas, informed Rathore.
Meanwhile, the floods in Myagdi district on Sunday night have swept away the Darkhola Hydropower Project II located in Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality-2.
The powerhouse and the canal of the 42 KW hydropower project have been washed away.
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]]>The festival that begins with the start of full moon in the month of Poush, the ninth month according to Nepali calendar, commenced on January 03, 2018 this year.
As part of the tradition, devotees take dips in holy waters during the festival as a tribute to Goddess Swasthani.
Marking the commencement of the festival, a large number of Hindu devotees thronged at Hanumante River in Bhaktapur on January 03, 2018.
As part of a special custom, young boys dressed in traditional attire take part in a long procession around the town with oil lamps on head, hands and shoulders.
Devotees also recite holy scriptures and also sing songs dedicated to Hindu deities Shiva and Swasthani.
As part of the rituals, women pray for the longevity of their husbands by observing fasts all through the month. ‘
The 30-day-long fast is called Brata in Newari and Nepali languages, and only involves a combination of grains used for the festival.
Finally, the festival concludes with the Ashwamegha Yagya, where devotees offer prayers to Lord Shiva throughout the night.
On this special day, offerings such as sweets and flowers, among others are presented in 108 pieces and distributed among male members of the family or immersed in holy waters.
Also known as the Swasthani Brata Katha festival, the festival usually falls during January-February and ends on the full moon day.
This month-long annual Nepali festival is dedicated to Lord Madhav Narayan or Goddess Shree Swasthani.
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