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 NA team sets out on Gorakha-Kathmandu march to promote ‘unification… Flights affected by adverse weather, low visibility Rain and snowfall likely from Monday Earthquake jolts Mugu Economic prosperity achievable thru good governance: Minister Lekhak Earthquake jolts Kathmandu Valley Top Headlines PM Oli extends New Year greetings1 Bus hit APF Inspector Tuladhar to death2 Economic prosperity achievable thru good governance: Minister Lekhak3 NA team sets out on Gorakha-Kathmandu march to promote ‘unification route’4 PM Oli, Sri Lankan’s former President meet5 Gold price up by Rs 1,400 per tola6 Earthquake jolts Mugu7 Rain and snowfall likely from Monday8 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 What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Public Relations for a Soldier Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities