Study team formed for scientific study of Bhotekoshi flood
Summary
The government has formed a seven-member expert committee to investigate the scientific basis of the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa and examine whether climate change played a role. The study will trace the flood’s origin, its spread through the river system, and the risks it poses to nearby infrastructure.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation has formed a seven-member expert committee to study the Bhotekoshi river flood in Rasuwa.
- The committee will examine the flood’s origin, the sequence of events, mountain land risks, and the possible role of climate change.
- Officials say the disaster should be studied as a potential chain disaster affecting the Bhotekoshi–Lhende and Trishuli river systems.
- The study is intended to help assess risks to infrastructure in the Trishuli Corridor and other river systems.
