Efforts continue to clear dammed Marsyangdi River in Manang
Summary
Continuous rainfall has dammed the Marsyangdi River in Manang, leaving it flowing around a bridge like a lake and disrupting power, water, telecom, and road networks. Locals and authorities are working with excavators and a Nepali Army helicopter to clear the flow and restore access.
Key Points
- Continuous rainfall and debris from Ghattekhola have dammed the Marsyangdi River in Manang, causing it to change course around a bridge.
- Excavators are working from both sides, with fuel being delivered by a Nepali Army helicopter, as local, provincial, and federal authorities coordinate the response.
- Flooding and landslides have submerged houses and severed electricity, drinking water, telephone, internet, and road connectivity in the area.
- Residents of Tachai and nearby villages are cut off after bridges, footpaths, and road links were damaged or swept away.
