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According to the Ministry of Interior, landslides and floods occurred in Thimphu Dechen Choling in August, and the landslides reportedly caused serious property losses.
Residents of Yanlan Township, Deqin Qulin County were severely affected by the floods, and about 158 people were forced to live in a temporary shelter in the Royal Guard Restaurant.
Officials do not know how long the victim has been living with relatives.
The flood destroyed 10 apartments, including one under construction in the area. The storm also damaged doors, windows, walls and other parts of the house, and the floor was covered with mud.
Fourteen of the town’s 22 sheds were damaged and one vehicle was swept away by floodwaters, while eight vehicles were in good condition but others were damaged.
The Royal Guard was also damaged, 84 houses and five cars were damaged, and the damage caused by landslides and flooding is currently being investigated.
The floods affected 64 students, including 39 who were housed in the King’s Guards mess hall. The Ministry of Education and Skill Development provided uniforms, stationery and teaching materials for the students and they promised to provide monk backpacks.
The flooding also affected 62 foreign workers at six construction sites in the town of New Dechen Choeling. The Royal Palace Office, in collaboration with the Royal Guard, said it had built clothes, food and temporary shelter for workers at the restaurant site.
The immigration department also issues new work permit cards for the workers and provides recommendation letters for returning to India.
According to the Ministry of Interior, two households in Kawang Gewog were affected.
On the same day, a 56-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman from Padma Gatshal were taken to the hospital and were reportedly in a stable condition.
The ceremony was attended by more than 1,000 people including soldiers, security forces, civil servants, private and public sector employees who provided support to the families affected by the floods.
The Thimphu Municipal Corporation will maintain the bridge to Gedanglas and ensure smooth traffic flow, but heavy vehicles will not be allowed to pass except in emergencies.
The floods damaged drinking water supply pipes and water tanks.
A 90-meter pipeline supplying drinking water to the Gdanglasi reservoir is under construction and has been connected to the village, and three reservoir water tankers have been allocated.
Ugyen Dorje
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