Flood in Budhigandaki River may affect Tanahun, awareness taken
Kathmandu. The District Administration Office, Tanahun, has stepped up alert in view of the flood in the Budhigandaki River in Gorkha district.
Chief District Officer Shivalal Tiwari said that the security bodies, local people’s representatives and the general public have been given prior warning in view of the possible risks. According to CDO Tiwari, the security mechanism has been mobilized since this morning and preparations have been made to minimise possible risks.
According to him, police have been making miking to alert the locals and information has also been disseminated through the people’s representatives.
He said, “We have made all kinds of preparations. We have informed all the security agencies, the public and the people’s representatives since morning. The police are miking. Preparations are being made accordingly. Tanahun has not been touched so far and the risk is increasing. According to him, the flood has not touched Tanahun yet. However, it is estimated that the flood may affect the district after some time as it is coming from the upper region.
Chief District Officer Tiwari said wards 4 and 5 of Abukhaireni rural municipality and wards 4 and 5 of Devghat rural municipality have been identified as potential risk zones. He said that information has been disseminated to the residents of these areas to stay in safe places and to be vigilant.
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