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Nepal’s Birendra Lake has been struck by an avalanche that descended from the slopes of Mt Manaslu raising its water levels. (Image: Pawan Thapa/Unsplash)
People residing near the Budhi Gandaki River have been told to remain cautious as water levels have risen.
A massive avalanche descended from the slopes of Mt Manaslu on Sunday morning, cascading into Birendra Lake situated below the peak in northern Nepal, triggering its overflow.
There is no report of any damage or casualty as the site is situated away from human settlement, officials said.
However, the resultant surge has led to a significant rise in the water levels of the river, Home Ministry spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said.
The Home Ministry has issued a precautionary notice to residents living near downstream areas of the river and also issued a warning to the people residing in the vicinity of Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha to remain alert due to the potential ramifications of heightened water flow, he said.
Bhattarai said the flood may result in a significant loss and “amidst this possibility, we have appealed to the people in the affected areas to take preventive measures on time”.
Security personnel have been dispatched to the affected region as an immediate response.
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