Sunkoshi in Nepal: a valley blocking landslide crisis A minimum of six individuals have actually been eliminated when a huge landslide obstructed Sunkoshi River at Mankha VDC of Sindhupalchowk district today morning. The death number can increase as many people are missing right now. The landslide that occurred at around 2 am this morning has actually blocked the Sunkoshi River stopping the water flow and forming a huge swimming pool in the location. Regional administration notified that around two lots residences were buried in the landslide. The landslide has likewise buried Arniko Highway at Dam Website in Mankha VDC. Citizens of Barhabishe, Lamesanghu, Khadichaur, Dolalghat and few surrounding areas have moved to greater premises fearing that the blocked river might rupture anytime. The dam created by the landslide has now stopped the flowing Sunkoshi river just above the Sunkoshi Hydropower Center. Chief District Officer Gopal Prasad Parajuli informed that the administration has actually been weighing up different measures to open the river blockade. A Nepal Army chopper has been deployed to intensify the rescue work. It has been informed that the administration is also going over on dropping a bomb from a NA chopper and permit the water to run.
Posted on: Sun, 03 Aug 2014 01:36:35 +0000