गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Landslide blocks Marsyangdi river, poses risk to settlement Nepal Landslide blocks Marsyangdi river, poses risk to settlement KathmanduPati June 19, 2021 MANANG – The flow of Marsyangdi River has been disrupted after a landslide fell over the river along the border of Chame rural municipality-4 and 5. According to Chief District Officer Bishnu Lamichhane, the landslide has blocked the river, posing a threat to the Chame Bazar. The river has been blocked near a bridge connection the Chame Bazar. The continuous rainfall is taking place, further increasing the risk of disaster. A large dam has formed with the river blockage. Settlement in opposite of the Chame Bazar has been already inundated. The flood triggered by incessant rains has led to the soil erosion near a sole Bailey bridge connecting Chame to the upper Manang. The district administration has already sought the help of Nepal Army to burst the dam, incessant rains have aborted the efforts towards that end. The Chame folks have been urged to stay alert towards the possibility of any untoward incident from the disaster, according to the CDO. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Baglung flood death toll reaches three Teej being celebrated across the country today Constitution recognises ‘people’s war’ as armed conflict,none allowed for expression… Melamchi flood victims complain of not getting grant amount Eye Hospital and local governments continue collaboration for blindness elimination Today’s weather: light to heavy rainfall in different places Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar3 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA4 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more