Kathmandu Installs River Trash Barriers to Collect Floating Debris

The Bagmati Civilization Integrated Development Committee under the Ministry of Urban Development has installed trash barriers in Kathmandu's rivers to collect floating garbage. These barriers have been installed at an expense of 6.5 million rupees.

The barriers were installed in 6 locations after an agreement was signed on Shrawan 2 last year. They have been installed above Gokarna Barrage, near Guheshwori, at Tilganga below Pashupati, at the confluence of Manohara and Bagmati, at UN Park, and at Balkumari where the Karmannasha meets the river.

According to Uddhav Nepal, Deputy Director of the project, the trash barriers stop floating garbage such as plastic, plastic bottles, pieces of wood, foam, and other floating objects, making it easier to collect them from one place. This has been started as a trial.

He stated that it has initially appeared effective. The barrier moves up and down automatically as the water level fluctuates. Nepal mentioned that based on how it performs during the upcoming monsoon season, a decision will be made regarding installing them in more locations and rivers. Photos: Nepal Photo Library