Dhap Dam declared safe as water level recedes
Summary
Dhap Dam in Gokarneshwar Municipality-1, Kathmandu, remains safe after heavy monsoon rainfall and a nearby landslide, according to the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. Authorities have been continuously releasing water and monitoring the reservoir as inflows begin to decline.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation said Dhap Dam remains in safe condition despite heavy rainfall and a landslide near the reservoir area.
- Around 400 litres of water per second has been released from the reservoir, lowering the water level by 2.38 metres and safely discharging about 35 percent of stored water.
- Officials said the dam will automatically release excess water through the spillway if the level rises above the normal mark of 2,087.14 metres.
- Technical teams are continuing drainage, embankment protection and emergency management work, with no immediate risk indicated.
