Manohara Riverbank Area Faces Repeated Flooding and Damage
Summary
Repeated flooding has damaged homes and shops along the Manohara riverbank in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, forcing residents to flee to safer areas. Locals blame long-delayed land pooling and road construction projects for worsening the disaster and disrupting businesses.
Key Points
- The Manohara riverbank area of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur was hit by another flood, causing cracks in houses and waterlogging inside homes and shops.
- Residents in Divyeshwori Manohar Nagar fled with their children as buses and private vehicles were moved to safer places.
- Locals blamed the stalled Manohara Land Pooling Project and lack of road construction for the repeated suffering and business losses.
- Nepal Police, Armed Police, and local residents carried out rescue efforts after the flood.
