A vast artificial lake, formed after a massive landslide that blocked the Sunkoshi River in northeast Nepal last month, burst suddenly but no casualties have been reported in the downstream areas so far.
Following the burst, the water-level in the lake decreased by 18 meters, but the water flow in the river increased suddenly, scaring people living downstream, said an official at the Nepalese Army headquarters.According to the District Police Office, Sindhupalchok, an exacavator of Nepal Army, 10 motorbikes and a house were swept away following the outburst.
The increased flow of water also caused damage to Sanima Hydro Power plant.
But no casualities have been reported so far.
Army officials said the dam for Lamosanghu Hydropower Project is at a high risk of being swept away.
The artificial lake was formed following a massive landslide in Juru village of Sindhupalchok district on Aug. 2 which blocked the natural stream of the Sunkosi River.
By Ruchi Singh
reporter
Park Sae-jin
swatchsjp@ajunews.com
