Kamala River Diversion Washed Away by Floodwaters

Siraha. Continuous rain and the resulting flood have washed away the temporary 'diversion' built on the Kamala River connecting Siraha and Dhanusha. The temporary 'diversion', built as an alternative for the bridge under construction on the Hulaki Highway, was washed away by the flood this morning. The heavy rainfall since Thursday night has caused further damage, leaving hundreds of vehicles and passengers stranded midway. A few days ago, the diversion was repaired and put back into operation after being damaged by rain.

According to Assistant Chief District Officer Chetraj Baral, the river's water flow is high, making repairs impossible at the moment. "The water flow on the west side is very high. Once the water level recedes, the work of constructing the embankment will be carried out using the municipality's JCB," he said.

Local residents have been suffering for years due to the extreme delay in the construction of the bridge over the Kamala River. With the bridge not being built, they are forced to risk their lives by taking boats during the monsoon or travel for hours to use the East-West Highway.