Melamchi water distribution resumes

Kathmandu, October 8 — Water distribution from the Melamchi project has begun in the Kathmandu Valley. Minister for Water Supply Pradeep Yadav inaugurated the distribution from the Melamchi water treatment center.

According to Ratna Prasad Lamichhane, Executive Director of the Melamchi Drinking Water Development Committee, the water will be distributed through various branches of Kathmandu Upatyaka Khane Pani Limited (KUKL) once it is released from the treatment center in Sundarijal.

Lamichhane stated, "After successful discussions between the Minister and the Melamchi Struggle Committee on the water supply, we have transferred water from Sundarijal. It has now been sent to various KUKL distribution branches."

As the Melamchi water has now reached KUKL, Ashok Paudel, Chief Executive Officer of KUKL, announced that water distribution to residents of the Kathmandu Valley would commence.

Water supply had been halted since June 24 due to increased turbidity with the onset of the monsoon. The daily demand for water in the valley has been approximately 47 million liters. Following the suspension of Melamchi water on June 24, KUKL has been supplying around 16 million liters of water daily from various sources.