No immediate risk from Kimrung rivulet in Kaski: Ward Chair Gurung
Summary
The Kimrung rivulet in Kaski has returned to normal flow, easing fears of a blockage and flash flood risk in downstream areas. Local authorities had issued a high alert overnight and deployed police after concerns of a possible landslide upstream.
Key Points
- The Kimrung rivulet in Kaski began flowing normally again on Tuesday morning, and officials said there is no immediate risk.
- A high alert had been issued overnight in downstream areas after the water flow stopped, raising fears that a landslide had blocked the rivulet upstream.
- Police used loudspeakers in Birethanti, Nayapul, Pati Chaur, and Dimuwa to urge residents to move to safer places.
- The area had already suffered a flash flood on July 12 that washed away a bridge, damaged hotels, and disrupted road access.
