To landslides occurred in the night from Saturday to Sunday (23/24 May), in the village of Ramche in the district of Myagdi District, approx. 140 km west of the capital Kathmandu. On the river Kali Gandaki was established on 150 meters high dam and artificial lake with a length of 2 km.
Flood
If you accumulate a large amount of water, which then overflows the dam, flood wave can reach up to India.
Authorities urged residents of the village lying along the river in the districts of Parbat, Syangja District, Gulmi District, Palpa, Nawalparasi District and Chitwan to have moved to a safe place – said the representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Laxmi Prasad Dhakal.
Earthquake
Nepal on April 25 a strong earthquake struck, which caused landslides and avalanches. To further shocks occurred on May 12. As a result of these disasters killed nearly 8.7 thousand. people, and 16.8 thous. were wounded.
– Due to shocks mountain slopes have been violated – Dhaka said.
The representative of police Kamal Singh Bam said that the place sent police and the military.
– The water level quickly rises. The police and the army will try to break the blockade – he added.
The landslide destroyed many houses
Witnesses said that as a result of the landslide was destroyed dozens of homes. However, the authorities maintain that no one died.
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