Simul Tree, Informal Border Marker for Susta, Washed Away by Flood, Raising Border Dispute Concerns
Summary
Flooding has washed away the Simul tree used as an informal marker for the Nepal-India border in Susta, heightening fears of renewed boundary disputes. Locals say erosion along the Narayani River is accelerating as temporary protections fail and permanent embankments remain incomplete.
Key Points
- The Simul tree that informally marked the Nepal-India border in Susta has been washed away by floodwaters.
- Residents fear the loss of the tree could trigger fresh border-related problems in the coming days.
- Erosion along the Narayani River has worsened due to the lack of timely permanent embankment construction.
- Local efforts to protect the land with sandbag dams were also destroyed by the recent flood.
