Marsyangdi river water level drops, no immediate flood threat

Water levels in the Marsyangdi river are gradually decreasing, according to the district administration. The flow had previously surged to roughly double the levels recorded during the monsoon months of June and July. Officials stated that residents can remain safe as the river returns towards normal conditions. Earlier concerns arose after a landslide near Ghattekhola in the Chame area of Manang threatened to block the stream and trigger floods, prompting alerts along downstream banks. Additionally, a motorable bridge situated between Besisahar Municipality-11 and the Udipur area suffered structural damage, disrupting vehicle movement toward Dordi rural municipality and other locations. The Chief District Officer announced plans to visit the damaged bridge and other affected sites alongside technical experts to evaluate the situation. Based on the inspection, necessary repair works will be initiated to restore full connectivity across the affected routes. In response to the heightened risks, the 70-megawatt Middle Marsyangdi and 50-megawatt Upper Marsyangdi 'A' hydroelectric projects suspended electricity generation and released accumulated water on Sunday. With the river flow now subsiding, both energy facilities are preparing to resume normal operations.