Youths stage fast-unto-death at Mt. Manaslu basecamp demanding Govt step for flood warning system
Summary
Ten youths from Sama Village have begun a fast-unto-death at Mt. Manaslu basecamp, demanding government action to protect glacial lakes and reduce the risk of outburst floods. They want scientific studies, monitoring and a technology-based warning system for local and downstream settlements.
Key Points
- Ten youths from Sama Village, Chumanubri Rural Municipality-1, have started a fast-unto-death at Mt. Manaslu basecamp.
- They submitted an 8-point memorandum to the Chief District Officer of Gorkha demanding action on glacial lake risks linked to climate change.
- The youths want studies, monitoring and effective measures to protect local and downstream settlements from potential glacial lake outburst floods.
- They are also demanding a technology-based warning system to inform locals about possible danger.
