Mahakali River erosion threatens settlement in Kanchanpur

Summary

The Mahakali River's erosion in Kanchanpur's Kutiyakabar settlement threatens homes and farmland, causing migration and stalled protective embankment work.

Key Points
  • The Mahakali River's erosion threatens Kutiyakabar settlement in Dodhara–Chandani Municipality-10, having swallowed over two bighas of land.
  • Over 100 families have been displaced from Kutiyakabar due to river erosion and flooding.
  • The municipality has built safe houses and installed water-level monitoring devices to protect residents.
  • Construction of an 816-meter embankment on the Jogbudha River has stalled due to contract and water level issues.
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