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Marsyangdi River water level recedes as officials report no flood threat

Authorities in Lamjung confirm receding water levels in the Marsyangdi River following earlier landslide-induced high flows.

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News card about Marsyangdi River water level receding in Lamjung, categorized under provinces, sourced from The Annapurna Express and Khabarhub English.

In short

  • Marsyangdi River water levels are steadily dropping with no immediate flood danger, local administration reports.
  • A previous landslide in Chame caused river flows to double compared to typical peak monsoon levels.
  • A motorable bridge between Udipur and Besisahar-11 was damaged, disrupting local transport networks.

The water level and flow within the Marsyangdi River have begun to drop steadily, according to an update from the District Administration Office in Lamjung. Authorities confirmed that there is currently no immediate danger of flooding for communities residing near the riverbanks. Previously, the waterway experienced a sharp rise, reaching nearly twice the volume typically observed during the peak monsoon months. This high flow followed a landslide along the Ghattekhola River in the Chame area of Manang, which temporarily obstructed the channel and triggered downstream flooding concerns. Despite the receding water levels, infrastructure damage remains a challenge in the region. A motorable bridge linking Besisahar Municipality-11 with Udipur sustained structural damage, halting vehicular transit toward Dordi Rural Municipality and adjacent localities. Chief District Officer Krishna Prasad Khanal stated that he and a team of technical experts will visit the damaged bridge and other impacted zones to evaluate the situation firsthand.

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