Authorities had warned of possible flooding downstream after a landslide blocked the river in Solukhumbu and formed a roughly 100-metre-long dam on Friday morning.

Buried under liabilities exceeding Rs5 billion, the factory has been unable to pay employees for 17 months.

Herd repeatedly enters villages over two weeks, damaging homes, crops and food stocks worth Rs1.62 million as frightened residents demand relief and long-term protection.

Amrit Jha still in custody; arrest date and reasons remain unclear as family appeals for swift release.

Gelal maintained a clear lead from the beginning of the vote count and secured a comfortable victory.

Traffic police have designated the stretch as a black spot and regularly urge drivers to exercise caution while travelling through the area.