Heavy rain in Nepal-China border area triggers fear of landslide and flash flood in Tamakoshi

Published On: June 19, 2021 08:01 AM NPT By: Republica  | @RepublicaNepal


DAO of Dolakha urges people living along the Tamakoshi River bank and Nepal-China border area to stay alert as the river has been blocked by a landslide

KATHMANDU, June 19: Heavy rain at Rongxia city of Tingri Country in Nepal-China border point has triggered fears of fresh landslide and flash blood in Tamakoshi River, according to the District Administration office of Dolakha.

Issuing a press statement on Friday night, DAO of Dolakha said that the landslide after a heavy rain at Rongxia city of Tingri Country in Nepal-China border point has blocked the flow of river and it is likely to witness a flash flood in Tamakoshi River at any time.

The DAO has also urged people living along the Tamakoshi River bank and Nepal-China border area to stay alert and move to higher grounds.

Landslides and flood kill hundreds in Nepal every year during monsoon. 



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