Pokhara Metropolitan City Begins Riverbank Encroachment Clearance Drive
Summary
Pokhara Metropolitan City has launched a campaign to clear riverbank encroachments along multiple rivers and streams, enforcing new construction standards to preserve safety and natural beauty.
Key Points
- Pokhara Metropolitan City has begun clearing over 160 illegal structures along the Phirke riverbank.
- The city has set specific building and infrastructure construction standards for 27 rivers and streams to protect riverbanks.
- Standards vary by river, with Seti River having a 30-meter setback and Phirke River a 6-meter setback.
- The metropolis plans to continue similar clearance campaigns on other rivers and streams following the Phirke initiative.
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