Manohara Residents Face Flood Threat Amidst Continuous Rainfall
Summary
Continuous rainfall has raised the Manohara river again, alarming residents and business owners in Bhaktapur’s riverside settlements. Locals say flooding, damaged roads, and slow river-control work have left homes and shops at risk.
Key Points
- Continuous rain has swollen the Manohara river again, deepening flood fears in the settlement areas of Bhaktapur.
- Residents and business owners say flooding has repeatedly disrupted sleep, damaged roads, and made daily life difficult.
- The Manohara Land Integration Project says it is preparing a DPR and working to straighten and control the river's flow.
- Locals are urging the government to speed up river-control walls and embankment construction to prevent further damage.
