Kali Gandaki river settlements face rising flood risk
Summary
Settlements along the Kali Gandaki river in Baglung face growing flood danger from upstream landslides and glacial hazards, with authorities preparing a contingency plan. Communities in Myagdi and nearby riverbanks are also at risk as officials assess exposure and potential damage.
Key Points
- Around a dozen settlements along the Kali Gandaki river in Baglung face sudden flood risk from upstream landslides and glacial hazards.
- Authorities are assessing the river corridor and preparing a contingency plan to reduce damage from a possible flash flood.
- Past disasters in the Badigad, Bhuji and other rivers have already displaced households and damaged homes, bridges and roads.
- Local officials say many houses were built too close to riverbanks, making communities more vulnerable to recurring floods.
