BIRGUNJ, Oct 13: Minister for Water Supply, Pradeep Yadav, today visited the areas affected by the flood from the Bhedaha River based in Birgunj metropolis-31.
The flood from the river triggered by incessant rains on September 27-28 affected life, particularly in Islampur and its surrounding areas. During the inspection, Minister Yadav interacted with the locals and promised initiatives to address their concerns.
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They apprised Minister Yadav, who is also a House of Representatives (HoR) member from the Parsa-1, about soil erosion by the river for years and its escalating threats to them. They demanded the construction of an embankment to find a durable solution to their problems.
Minister Yadav assured of substantive measures to manage the river during rain and also of compensation for the victims.
