Https, May 22 -- The extremely severe cyclonic storm, Amphan made its landfall by 7pm yesterday but no major damages were reported in Bhutan.

The National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) yesterday said during the next 48 hours (May 21-22), moderate rainfall is likely over northern, western and central parts; and moderate to heavy rainfall across southern and eastern parts of the country. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely over isolated parts of the country during the same period.

By 8pm yesterday, eight households from Pelrithang Toed in Gelephu gewog were evacuated to Pelrithang School. The people who came to the centre were families with children and elderly. Their houses are located close to river that usually flood...