Last night’s storm caused damage to Bhaktapur FM’s transmission tower, halting the station’s broadcast. Mayor Sunil Prajapati confirmed the damage but lacked specific details.
Satyanarayan Manandhar, a member of Bhaktapur FM, reported a collapsed tower and immediate cessation of the broadcast. He added that a sound engineer has been summoned for assessment, with repairs to follow their recommendations.
Police spokesperson Basanta Pathak confirmed the tower damage but indicated no further reported losses. The storm that struck on Saturday evening brought heavy rain and strong winds to Kathmandu.
