Landslide blocks Hunga rivulet, downstream area residents urged to adopt precaution
Summary
A landslide has blocked the Hunga rivulet in Solukhumbu, forming a temporary pond and raising the risk of sudden downstream flooding. The local administration has urged residents along the Dudhkoshi River, including in Okhaldhunga and Khotang, to move to safer places and stay alert.
Key Points
- A landslide blocked Hunga rivulet at the border of Mahakulung rural municipality-4 and 5 in Solukhumbu, creating a dam-like structure.
- The local administration warned downstream residents along the Dudhkoshi River to remain alert and move to safer places due to the risk of sudden water release.
- Residents in Okhaldhunga and Khotang were also advised to take precautions through the concerned District Administration Office.
- Mahakulung rural municipality sent an excavator to the site, where hydropower projects are under construction.
