Melamchi water supply halted after flood damages temporary intake dam
Summary
Water supply from the Melamchi Drinking Water Project to Kathmandu Valley has been suspended due to flood damage to a temporary intake dam at Helambu, Sindhupalchok, affecting water distribution in the capital.
Key Points
- Flooding caused by heavy rainfall damaged the temporary intake dam of the Melamchi Drinking Water Project in Helambu, Sindhupalchok.
- Water supply to Kathmandu Valley has been suspended as a result of the damage and turbidity issues.
- The original intake was destroyed in 2021 floods and the intake relocation design is still incomplete.
- Diversion attempts from the Ribarma stream were also halted due to turbidity, prolonging water supply restoration.
