Bhaktakhola River Diverted, Flood Threat Eliminated in Banke
Summary
Bhaktakhola has been diverted away from settlements in Banke’s Rapti Sonari-9, ending years of flooding and erosion for nearby villages. The Rs 5.5 million project is expected to protect half a dozen villages during the monsoon.
Key Points
- Bhaktakhola has been given a new outlet through forest land in Banke, removing the annual flood threat to Rapti Sonari Rural Municipality-9.
- The river was diverted by constructing embankments and merging it with the Basanta River outside the settlement area.
- The project was funded by the Lumbini Province Government with a budget of Rs 5.5 million.
- Local officials say the work could serve as a model for managing other seasonal rivers in Rapti Sonari.
