Landslide-dammed Hunga River starts flowing as water level rises
Summary
Water began flowing through the Hunga River in Solukhumbu after a landslide dammed the stream and formed a large lake, prompting authorities to warn downstream communities along the Dudhkoshi River. Police and hydropower operators have been alerted as officials monitor the risk of a breach.
Key Points
- A landslide in Mahakulung Rural Municipality-2 and 4 blocked the Hunga River and created a lake more than 100 meters wide.
- Water started flowing again after the lake behind the landslide dam filled up.
- Authorities have alerted downstream settlements and hydropower projects, including Gaurishankar Hydropower, Dudhkoshi-2 Hydropower Nepal and projects operated by Sahas Urja Limited.
- Officials warned that a breach could threaten downstream areas in Udayapur and Sunsari.
