Babai river erosion puts five Gulariya villages at risk
Summary
Rising water levels in the Babai river have triggered fresh erosion in Gulariya Municipality, putting five villages at risk of flooding and damage to farmland.
Key Points
- Rising levels in Babai river caused fresh erosion threatening five villages in Gulariya Municipality-10, Bardiya.
- Erosion intensified due to halted embankment construction near Nepal-India border following objections from the Indian side.
- Project relocation to Dadeldhura disrupted flood-control embankment work, increasing risk to farmland and settlements.
- Residents fear major floods like in 2014 and 2017 could cause significant damage to villages and farmland if immediate action is not taken.
