Landslide Blocks Chameliya River in Darchula, Locals Evacuated
Summary
A large landslide in Bhattar of Darchula’s Apihimal Rural Municipality-1 blocked the Chameliya River for about half an hour and triggered panic among locals. Residents of Bhattar have been evacuated, while nearby settlements and hydropower project sites remain on high alert due to the risk of the river being blocked again.
Key Points
- A major landslide in Bhattar blocked the Chameliya River for about half an hour on Friday afternoon.
- The river has started flowing again after cutting through the debris, but the landslide continues and could block the river again.
- Local residents from Bhattar were evacuated to Gursar, and nearby settlements and hydropower project sites were put on alert.
- The landslide damaged more than 500 meters of footpaths and stairs, washed away farmland, and partially damaged a community building.
