KMC dredges valley rivers and streams

Kathmandu, June 27: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has dredged the rivers and streams in a bid to minimize river-based disasters.

A total of 2,000 tippers of mud and deposits were scooped out from the riverbeds. According to the Environment Management Department at the KMC Office, the river dredging was carried out to reduce the disaster risk during the monsoon.

Department Chief Sarita Rai said the removal of sand and mud was underway in Bishnumati, Manohara, Tukuchha and other rivers. The deposits dredged from these streams were managed at Chobhar and Kirtipur. The accumulation of mud on the riverbed increases the risk of disaster.

This year, the monsoon arrived earlier than the usual date and rainfall above average has been forecast, suggesting an increased water-induced risk, Rai said.