Ministry to Study Bhotekoshi Flood
Summary
The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has launched a scientific study into the devastating Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa, examining its origin, sequence of events and possible links to climate change. The three-phase investigation will also look at glaciers, landslides, river flow and transboundary hydrological data from China.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation will study the scientific basis and causes of the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa.
- Officials say the disaster may have been a chain event involving glaciers, unstable slopes, landslides, debris and flooding in the high Himalayas.
- The study will be carried out in three phases, including analysis of the timeline, physical causes and the role of human-induced climate change.
- The expert committee is expected to include specialists in cryosphere science, geology, hydrology, meteorology, disaster risk management and climate analysis.
