No immediate risk from Kimrung rivulet in Kaski: Ward Chair Gurung

Kaski, Sept. 9 — The water flow of the Kimrung rivulet, a tributary of the Modi River, has returned to normal, easing concerns over a possible blockage caused by a landslide upstream.

The flow of the rivulet had dropped sharply from Tuesday evening, prompting authorities to issue a high alert in downstream areas amid fears that the river may have been blocked.

Annapurna Rural Municipality-11 Ward Chair Him Bahadur Gurung said the water level has returned to normal since Wednesday morning and there is currently no immediate threat.

According to Gurung, the sudden decrease in the water flow had raised concerns that a landslide might have blocked the rivulet somewhere upstream. Authorities had urged residents in downstream areas to remain cautious while security personnel were mobilized to assess the situation.

Following the alert, police used loudspeakers to warn residents in Birethanti and Nayapul in Kaski, as well as Pati Chaur and Dimuwa in neighboring Parbat district. Some residents reportedly left their homes during the night and moved to safer locations as a precaution.

Kaski Assistant Chief District Officer Chitrangat Baral said a 10-member police team led by Police Inspector Ram Prasad Sapkota from the Bagar Ward Police Office was deployed after receiving information about a possible blockage. Police teams were also mobilized from Ghandruk, Birethanti and Nayapul.

The Kimrung River experienced a flash flood on July 12, which swept away a bridge and damaged several hotels. The subsequent flooding in the Modi River also disrupted direct road access to Ward No. 4 of Annapurna Rural Municipality.

The Birethanti–Ghandruk road has remained blocked for the past three weeks, while reconstruction work is currently underway in Birethanti.