KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has expressed sorrow over the flooding in the Budhigandaki River at Chumnubri area of Gorkha district.

Thapa expressed sorrow over the flooded incident that swept away the bridges linking Nakchet-Philip and Dhading-Gorkha this morning and urged the people living along the banks of the river from Budhigandaki to the Trishuli River to adopt high alertness.

He also urged the people living on the banks of the river to stay in safe places and follow the directives issued by the local administration. President Thapa has appealed to all the leaders and cadres of the Nepali Congress to actively engage in the rescue, relief and necessary assistance to the affected people in this hour of disaster.

He urged the people living along the river banks to remain alert and take necessary precautions to avoid possible risks.