River management project announces inability to control floods as monsoon arrives

Over 500 people displaced as floods hit Jhapa and Morang

KATHMANDU, June 29: With monsoon being active across the country, incessant rainfall triggered flash floods in many places in Province 1. More than 500 people were displaced by the floods in Jhapa and Morong districts, according to SP Nabinraj Rai of Province 1. “Human settlements have been inundated as vehicular movements have been disrupted.” Human settlements around Ratuwa River of Jhapa and Singiya River and Kesliya River of Morang were inundated by flash floods. Likewise, Ram Bahadur BK, 58, of Sundar Haraicha-6 of Morang died on Tuesday after his house was swept away by a flood. Earlier, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology had maintained that the monsoon will become more active till Thursday as the monsoon related low-pressure system is likely to reach the Terai region of the country. The Department has requested the general people and all bodies concerned to adopt necessary precautions and preparedness as there is a possibility of landslides in hilly regions as well as water level in big and small rivers and rivulets might be increased and the transport sector might be affected. On Wednesday, the sky across the nation will be fully cloudy and most of the places of the country will witness light to moderate rainfall. Likewise, heavy rainfall at some places of Province 1, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces and very heavy rainfall at some places of these provinces has been predicted. There is a possibility of heavy rainfall at a few places in the Sudurpaschim Provinces and heavy rainfall at one or two places in Karnali Province. On Thursday, light to moderate rainfall has been forecast at most of the places of Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces and heavy rainfall at some places of these provinces. Similarly, there is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall in the remaining provinces.

Ratopati English जेष्ठ २०७९

Locals compelled to cross flooded river in absence of bridge

Locals of Bhajani Municipality of Kailali district have started crossing bridgeless Kandra River at risk despite floods. According to the locals, crossing the river without a bridge during monsoon has always been an ordeal for them. Every year, flood hits the Kandra River during monsoon but locals are bound to cross it by risking their life as it is the only option of continuing their livelihood. It has been 11 years since the construction of a bridge over the river started but it has not been completed yet. Locals stressed that they struggled to cross the river in other seasons as well but it turned far dangerous during the monsoon.

The Rising Nepal जेष्ठ २०७९

Devastating landslides and floods in Melamchi River taught a lot, but lessons not learnt

Ratopati English बैशाख २०७९

Melamchi water supply to Kathmandu cut off in view of possible damages due to monsoon floods and landslides

Republica बैशाख २०७९

Hiding their head in the sand

Kantidevi Malar’s farm in Mahottari is still water-logged six months after the flood in the Ratu River. All photos: HAMRO CHITRAGHAR antidevi Malar, 40, looks out across her small farm where the top soil has been replaced by sand and boulders brought down by monsoon floods six months ago. The parts where she could plant are still […]

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The hill of Helambu continue to slide down

HELAMBU, September 5 : The Melamchi River flowing through the middle of the mountain is shrouded in fog. When the fog thickens and the heart of the people of Helambu begins to tremble and then they are forced to spend the night in fear of nature's fury. On Saturday, the weather in Helambu area of Sindhupalchowk was clear throughout the day. Therefore, the right and left bank of the Melamchi River could be seen from where the coastal settlements and remote villages were clearly visible. Hundreds of meters above the river bank, the mountain seemed to have collapsed. Even now, even without rain, the mudslide is falling from the mountains in some places. In the middle of the forest, streaks of white camel soil are formed by leaking from the same hill of Helambu. Looking at it like this, it seems that the hill of Helambu is still sliding. And the inhabitants are living in the terror created by nature. In some places, dry landslides were falling from the hills, while in others, there were mounds of rocks and mud. The lower level of the river bank has been piled up by the floodwaters from above. The river continued to cut along the banks of the river. The rising water level in the upper part of Helambu has not stopped flowing as it reaches the lower level. "Whenever there is low rainfall, the lower coastal area is at risk. Not even 10 percent of the collapsed mountain has fallen. There is still a lot to fall, so Melamchi and Helambu residents are forced to spend their days at risk," said Helmurural municipality chairNimaGalgen Sherpa. There is still a risk that the mountains, which look like corn from the outside, will collapse and cause a flood. Therefore, the residents of the lower coastal areas do not get any sleep at night even when there is little rain. Efforts were also being made to dig up the houses buried around the river including Melamchi bazaar and restore them to their old condition even though the flow of gags at the upper level has not stopped. MaiyaDulal's house in Melamchi Municipality-11 was filled with muddy water two floors like other neighbors. After installing the excavator, he has now found the floor of the house. Digging houses with the help of laborers, she has not lost her fear of coming to Melamchi. Some houses have been buried in the river and some houses have been washed away. Displaced people are living in makeshift tents after riverbanks in parts of the upper region of Helambu were destroyed. They are demanding permanent residency. Ganeshebagar of Helamburural municipality-2 is suffering from the same flood after the heavy rains this monsoon. After the name Bagaror bank was turned into a real Bagar, the houses of 45 families here have been washed away by the river. Some houses are lying in the middle of the river. Some have been buried inside the rubble, while the roof of some houses has been wiped out. The flood survivors are sitting on the rubble watching the river in awe and disbelief. The river has flown through their concrete houses and they are now living in temporary tents. "How long will we stay in temporary tents? We need permanent residence," flood survivor Ram Tamang pleaded before Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand on Saturday. He lamented that he had a big problem managing his day-to-day life even though he ate in a group. Home Minister Khand has returned with the assurance that the government is serious about the necessary management and will find a way out soon. He also instructed the disaster management agencies to work out a plan of action to be taken immediately. "The first thing is roads, bridges, relief, rescue, food and shelter," said the Home Minister, After the aerial and on-site inspection study, Home Minister Khand said that the area was devastated due to low topography and pointed out the need to build causeways and suspension bridges in necessary places. Koshi and Kamala are directing towards the settlement Mountains and mountainous areas are at great risk of landslides. At a time when landslides and subsequent floods are wreaking havoc on many hilly and mountainous areas, including Helambu and Melamchi, flooding in the Tarai and trying to divert large rivers has become another challenge. This time too, Saptakoshi has cut about one and a half kilometer area in Belka Municipality-8 of Udayapur on the border of Chataraghat of Sunsari. "Some time ago, the flood had penetrated within 100 meters of the area, but now if only 20 meters had been cut, the course of the river would have changed," said local Raj Kumar Chaudhary. After an on-site visit to the area on Saturday, Home Minister Khand said the river was changing its course due to climate change.He said that the government was focusing on how to make the people safe from the Koshi floods. The Kamala River is also affecting many areas of Dhanusha and Siraha. In Saptari area, four excavators and three excavators were used to open and divert the river. At the same time, security personnel and locals controlled the river by filling thousands of bags with sand. Therefore, the flood that came in the first week of July could not enter the settlement, says Chief of Kamala River Control Project EkrajBhattarai. At present, about Rs. 25 million has been spent for the temporary embankment. The permanent embankment here is estimated to cost over Rs. 400 million. The Home Minister had also inspected the area and obtained information through on-site inspection and observation.

Ratopati English श्रावण २०७८

River management project announces inability to control floods as monsoon arrives

The Rising Nepal जेष्ठ २०७८

Fear of floods looms large for locals of Saptari

RAJBIRAJ, Jan 24: Water is hardly seen in Khado River except during the monsoon. During rainy days, it swells and floods wreak havoc in the nearby villages time and again. The river flows through several parts of Saptari district in Nepal, and it also touches villages of Bihar, India. It is the responsibility of the authorities of both the countries to free people of the fears of floods and ensure their safety. Locals say, ‘nobody’ is however concerned over their plights.

Republica पौष २०७६

Monsoon floods displace 146 families, destroy 12 houses in Bardiya

BARDIYA, August 12: The Babari River swollen by monsoon rains has entered Balapur settlement, posing a risk to the district headquarters Gulariya in the district.

Republica आषाढ २०७४

River management project announces inability to control floods as monsoon arrives

सम्बन्धित सामग्री

BARDIYA, August 12: The Babari River swollen by monsoon rains has entered Balapur settlement, posing a risk to the district headquarters Gulariya in the district.