Pelega hill in Nawalparasi has been smoking for years. Now experts want answers
Summary
Experts from the Department of Mines and Geology have arrived in Nawalparasi East to investigate thick smoke rising for years from Pelega hill in Hupsekot Rural Municipality. Officials say the smoke may be linked to sulfur, earthquake cracks or coal deposits, while local leaders are seeking answers on whether it poses any danger.
Key Points
- A four-member team from the Department of Mines and Geology is studying thick smoke emerging from Pelega hill in ward 6 of Hupsekot Rural Municipality.
- Experts will visit the site to determine the source of the smoke, which may be linked to sulfur, geological materials, earthquake cracks or coal deposits.
- Residents say smoke has been seen from the hill for decades, and it has recently become thicker and more noticeable.
- Local representatives have urged an urgent investigation because the site is close to human settlements.
