Landslide blocks Hunga River in Solu, settlements and two hydro projects urged to remain alert
Summary
A landslide has blocked the Hunga River in Mahakulung Rural Municipality of Solukhumbu, forming a dam-like obstruction and raising flood risk downstream. Settlements and two hydropower projects have been urged to stay on high alert as water continues to flow over the landslide.
Key Points
- A landslide about 35 meters high has blocked the Hunga River in Mahakulung Rural Municipality-2 of Solukhumbu, creating a water body around 100 meters long and 15 meters deep.
- Police and local authorities have warned downstream settlements and two nearby hydropower projects to remain on high alert.
- Water is still flowing over the landslide, keeping the situation sensitive and raising the risk of a sudden release of accumulated water.
- The blocked river could affect areas downstream in Sotang, Thulung Dudhkoshi, Khotang and Okhaldhunga if the obstruction collapses or the flow changes abruptly.
