Massive floods ravage Sindhupalchowk (photos)

SINDHUPALCHOWK, June 16: Massive floods and landslides have been reported in Melamchi and Helambu areas in Sindhupalchok.  Incessant rainfall since Tuesday afternoon ravaged the settlement areas lying on the mank of the Melamchi and the Indrawati rivers.  Scores of people are reported to have been missing due to floods and landslides.  Nakote, Timbu, Fatte, Melamchi, Bahune Pati and Dhandkhola bridges were swept away by the surging rivers.  Similarly, scores of houses along the banks of the rivers have been damaged..  See the photos.