Government installs VSAT camera in Timure to monitor Bhotekoshi after flood
Summary
The government has installed a VSAT camera in Timure, Rasuwa, to monitor the Bhotekoshi River after a deadly flood triggered by an avalanche on the northern slope of Langtang Lirung. Officials say the camera will help detect rising water levels quickly and alert downstream residents by mobile phone.
Key Points
- The government installed a VSAT camera in Timure to monitor the Bhotekoshi River after criticism over delayed flood warnings.
- Hydrological stations at Rasuwagadhi, Syafrubesi, and Betrawati were swept away in the August 26 flood, leaving authorities without local data.
- Flood Forecasting Division hydrologist Saraswati Bista said the camera will allow round-the-clock live monitoring from Singha Durbar and faster alerts to downstream residents.
- The Chinese government has continued sending VSAT, drone, and lake-status updates about the Langtang Lirung avalanche site through Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
