Water Scarcity in Beni Due to Flood Damage to Pipelines
Summary
Floods and landslides have damaged drinking water pipelines in Beni, leaving the district headquarters of Myagdi facing a severe water shortage. Local groups and the municipality have begun supplying water by tanker while residents rely on alternative sources.
Key Points
- Floods and landslides from continuous rainfall damaged about 12 kilometers of drinking water pipeline serving Beni.
- Water supply from the Rithakharka and Dadakharka sources has been disrupted for four days, affecting about 1,216 households and 25,000 people.
- The Beni Drinking Water Consumer Committee is seeking alternative sources and assistance from all three levels of government.
- Beni Municipality, Bauddha Youth Club, and Ganga GC Foundation have started tanker distribution to ease the shortage.
