KIMATHANKA, June 15: Continuous rainfall for the past few days has damaged the temporary dam of the under-construction 900MW Arun III Hydropower Project based in Sankhuwasabha district.

The northern parts of the district have been receiving continuous rainfall for a couple of days.

The erosion along the project's temporary structure poses a threat to nearby settlements.  Following the development, people residing in areas near the river have been alerted on possible consequences and urged to stay safe, according to District Police Office's Deputy Superintendent of Police Birendra Godar.

On April 30, a landslide blocked the river at its 429-meter-long diversion tunnel, causing water to fill the 26-meter-high dam. 

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