By Belina Thapa, Lamjung, June 15: Flooding caused by incessant rainfall has inundated Taalgaun of Manang district.

The Taalgaun area which falls under Naso Rural Municipality-1 got inundated due to the continuous rainfall from Sunday.

Minrashi Gurung, a local, said that 10 houses had already been submerged in flood water near Marsyangdi River. Similarly, other houses around the area are also in danger of flooding.

Gurung said that the locals had already left their houses in search of a safer place.

Moreover, the village has also reported a power outage due to the incessant rainfall.

"The entire settlement in Taalgaun is about to get inundated. I along with other locals have reached Myardi on foot in search of a safe place. Other villagers are also panicking as they can be swept away by the flood any time if they are not resettled in a safe place," said Gurung, adding that despite their multiple efforts, they could not contact the Police due to network issue.

Taalgaun has around 60 households. The locals have been calling for help so that they can be rescued before any damage is done.

Although the locals have been complaining that they were unable to contact the police and local administration owing to the bad weather, Chief District Officer of Manang Bishnu Lamichhane said that police were already deployed in Taalgaun to rescue the locals.

"Currently, the police personnel is recovering household stuff from the inundated houses," said CDO Lamichhane. He also requested the locals to shift to a safer place.

Along with the houses, a school and ward office building have also been inundated in floodwater. CDO Lamichhane said that the flood had also destructed the bailey bridge over Timang River.