Two Women Killed by Tree Uprooted in Storm in Rolpa

In Thawang, Rolpa district, a storm uprooted a tree that fatally struck 60-year-old Ruju Jhangri and 50-year-old Manbuji Jhangri. The two women were returning home after visiting a patient at Thawang Basic Hospital when the tree fell during the storm. Ruju died on the spot, while Manbuji succumbed to her injuries en route to Pokhara for medical treatment. The incident occurred on May 25.

Inspector Sunil Thapa Nepali, spokesperson for the Rolpa police, confirmed the deaths caused by the fallen tree in Thawang. The victims, Ruju Jhangri (60) and Manbuji Jhangri (50), were residents of Helowang, Thawang Rural Municipality-2. While Ruju passed away immediately at the scene, Manbuji died while being transported to Pokhara in Kaski for medical care.

Both women had visited a patient at Thawang Basic Hospital in the evening and were on their way home when the storm brought down the tree onto the road, trapping them underneath. Upon receiving the report, a police team led by Inspector Ramchandra Bagale from Thawang Area Police Office promptly arrived at the scene and carried out the rescue operations.