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Locals in Bhotekoshi river basin urged to remain on high alert



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Photo: file photo (a recent flood in the Bhotekoshi river, 20 July, 2020)

By Devraj Subedi, Sindhupalchwok, July 20: The local administration in Sindhupalchowk district has alerted one and all residing in Barabisem Khadichaur among other areas in Bhotekoshi River Basin for possible outburst of Keyrung Tshyo Glacier Lake lake any moment.

The water level in the Bhotekoshi River could alarmingly rise if the glacier lake bursts, inundating human settlements in Barabise and Khadichaur.

The local administration has urged the locals to relocate themselves to safer places.

Issuing a notice on Monday, the District Administration Office, Sindhupalchowk said, “There is a likelihood of Kerung Tshyo Glacier Lake outburst.”

“The Keyrung Tshyo Glacier Lake is at Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) of China.

CDO of Sindhupalchowk, Umesh Kumar Dhakal shared, quoting the Chinese counterpart as saying that if the rain continues in Khasa area, it could further raise the water level in the Bhotekoshi River and local streams, causing threat of flood and inundation in Nepal side.