Massive landslide in Barabise area of Sindhupalchowk region of Nepal has blocked the Bhotekoshi river. News will be updated below (Nepal time, UTC +05:45).
Update 19:25 UTC
A study done by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in 2010 has shown the 107-km stretch of the Sunkoshi and the Bhotekoshi river basin down to Dolalghat as an area prone to flash floods. Study claimed that flash floods triggered by glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) would affect nearly 900 households with a total population of 5,800 directly affected along stretch.
Update 16:20 NP
According to the Himalayan Times, three eastern districts of Nepal - Sunsari, Saptari and Udayapur have maintained high alert to remain safe from the possible inundation from the Saptakoshi River. Sunkoshi is a tributary of the Saptakoshi River. All 56 floodgates at the Koshi Barrage, bordering Saptari and Sunsari district, have been opened, considering the threat of outburst floods.
Bihar government of India has also issued a high alert cautioning several northern districts about imminent floods.
Update 15:45 NP
The first explosion was done at around 1:50 pm, The Himalayan Times has reported quoting the Brigadier General Jagadish Chandra Pokharel. Till 3:30 pm, three such explosions were carried out.
Traffic above Dolalghat area has been closed.
Update 12:15 NP
The Melamchi news has been misunderstood by us. We are extremely sorry for interpreting in another way. The radio expects 60 to 70 deaths (confused with 60,70).
Update 10:20 UTC
We are extremely sad to mention that landslide has expected to claim lives of at least 6,070 people. The news is mentioned by the local Melamchi radio. However, we will be waiting for the official government news. The official death toll remains at 7.
Prime Minister Sushil Koirala has directed Central Disaster Rescue Committee at the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) for immediate action to clear the landslide and ensure safety of the people and properties. The emergency meeting of the MoHA had recommended the government to declare crisis zone some hours ago.
According to MoHA assessment, the landslide blockage of the river has already caused a huge pool of water with approximately 3 KM long, 300 meter wide and 90 meter depth.
Another photo from the landslide area (Source: Melamchi Radio).
Update 10:00 NP
Locals in Barhabishe, Lamesanghu, Khadichaur, Dolalghat, among other surrounding areas have moved to safety fearing that the blocked river may burst anytime. The administration is also discussing on dropping a bomb from a Nepal Army chopper and start the water flow, ekantipur reported.
Below is a photo of a dam created by landslide (Source: Twitter/Kapil Dhital).
Update 09:40 NP
Death toll remains at six. Fatalities includes two children and four women. Several people are reported to be injured (number unconfirmed). Injured people are having treatment at Armed Police Base camp, Lamosaghu.
Update 09:10 NP
Death toll from Bhotekoshi river flood has risen to six. Hundreds of people are expected to be missing.
Update 08:45 NP
Below is the photo from the landslide area (Source: Melamchi Radio).
Update 08:35 NP
According to the Avenews TV, at least five people have been killed in Bhotekoshi river flood.
Update 08:35 NP
Communication and electricity services in the area have been blocked, Sindhupalchowk resident Suman Khadka reported.
Update 08:30 NP
According to Melamchi Radio, landslide has swept away at least 50 houses.
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Massive landslide in Barabise area of Sindhupalchowk region of Nepal has blocked the Bhotekoshi river, Ujyalo Online mentioned.
According to the locals, a lake has been created due to the accumulation of river water in Jure area. Landslide has also swept away some houses in Guskun VDC.
Around 90 % water of river has been blocked causing the area in the high alert, Emergency department mentioned.
The landslide that occurred at around 3 pm near Jure Bazaar has completely stopped the flow of the river causing risk of flooding around 20 KM near by area, Republica mentioned.
People of Lamosaghu, Khadichaur, Balefi, Sukute of Sidhupalchowk and Dolalghat, Sasaryaukharka, Birta and Deurali region of Kavre along the bank of Sunkoshi river are in danger zone.
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Update 19:25 UTC
A study done by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in 2010 has shown the 107-km stretch of the Sunkoshi and the Bhotekoshi river basin down to Dolalghat as an area prone to flash floods. Study claimed that flash floods triggered by glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) would affect nearly 900 households with a total population of 5,800 directly affected along stretch.
Update 16:20 NP
According to the Himalayan Times, three eastern districts of Nepal - Sunsari, Saptari and Udayapur have maintained high alert to remain safe from the possible inundation from the Saptakoshi River. Sunkoshi is a tributary of the Saptakoshi River. All 56 floodgates at the Koshi Barrage, bordering Saptari and Sunsari district, have been opened, considering the threat of outburst floods.
Bihar government of India has also issued a high alert cautioning several northern districts about imminent floods.
Update 15:45 NP
The first explosion was done at around 1:50 pm, The Himalayan Times has reported quoting the Brigadier General Jagadish Chandra Pokharel. Till 3:30 pm, three such explosions were carried out.
Traffic above Dolalghat area has been closed.
Update 12:15 NP
The Melamchi news has been misunderstood by us. We are extremely sorry for interpreting in another way. The radio expects 60 to 70 deaths (confused with 60,70).
Update 10:20 UTC
We are extremely sad to mention that landslide has expected to claim lives of at least 6,070 people. The news is mentioned by the local Melamchi radio. However, we will be waiting for the official government news. The official death toll remains at 7.
According to MoHA assessment, the landslide blockage of the river has already caused a huge pool of water with approximately 3 KM long, 300 meter wide and 90 meter depth.
Another photo from the landslide area (Source: Melamchi Radio).
Update 10:00 NP
Locals in Barhabishe, Lamesanghu, Khadichaur, Dolalghat, among other surrounding areas have moved to safety fearing that the blocked river may burst anytime. The administration is also discussing on dropping a bomb from a Nepal Army chopper and start the water flow, ekantipur reported.
Below is a photo of a dam created by landslide (Source: Twitter/Kapil Dhital).
Update 09:40 NP
Death toll remains at six. Fatalities includes two children and four women. Several people are reported to be injured (number unconfirmed). Injured people are having treatment at Armed Police Base camp, Lamosaghu.
Update 09:10 NP
Death toll from Bhotekoshi river flood has risen to six. Hundreds of people are expected to be missing.
Update 08:45 NP
Below is the photo from the landslide area (Source: Melamchi Radio).
Update 08:35 NP
According to the Avenews TV, at least five people have been killed in Bhotekoshi river flood.
Update 08:35 NP
Communication and electricity services in the area have been blocked, Sindhupalchowk resident Suman Khadka reported.
Update 08:30 NP
According to Melamchi Radio, landslide has swept away at least 50 houses.
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Massive landslide in Barabise area of Sindhupalchowk region of Nepal has blocked the Bhotekoshi river, Ujyalo Online mentioned.
According to the locals, a lake has been created due to the accumulation of river water in Jure area. Landslide has also swept away some houses in Guskun VDC.
Around 90 % water of river has been blocked causing the area in the high alert, Emergency department mentioned.
The landslide that occurred at around 3 pm near Jure Bazaar has completely stopped the flow of the river causing risk of flooding around 20 KM near by area, Republica mentioned.
People of Lamosaghu, Khadichaur, Balefi, Sukute of Sidhupalchowk and Dolalghat, Sasaryaukharka, Birta and Deurali region of Kavre along the bank of Sunkoshi river are in danger zone.
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Detail news will be updated soon.
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