The risk of flooding in the Tamakoshi River has been averted for now.
Assistant Chief District Officer of Dolakha Badri Prasad Tiwari said, “After a team from China released the water flow in Rongshi Stream in Tibet, which was obstructed due to landslides, the risk of flood in the settlements along Tamakoshi River has been prevented for now.”
The flow of water had obstructed Rongshi and an artificial lake was formed after a landslide hit the Rongshiya City area in Tingri County, China.
Assistant CDO Tiwari said, “Currently, the flow of water is under in Ronsghi is under control. Likewise, the flow of water in Tamakoshi River has also decreased.”
“Last night, the Tamakoshi was flowing in 260 cubic metres per second, which is normal,” he added.
He further informed that the water level in the river was 197/8 on Sunday morning at 5:30 am.
Source : TRN,
