KATHMANDU: Rescue operations along the banks of the Bhotekoshi River have been affected following reports of another dam breach in Tibet.
Security personnel have been instructed to move to safer locations as a precautionary measure. Nepali Army Spokesperson Rajaram Basnet said the water level in the Bhotekoshi River has risen by around two feet.
Basnet, who is currently in the flood-affected area, said an alert team has also been stationed in Timure. “Our alert team is also stationed in Timure. We have instructed the teams deployed along the tunnel route to remain in safe locations,” he said.
The Army has placed river-based rescue operations on alert due to the rising water level. However, rescue and other relief activities are continuing in other areas.
The local administration has also issued a public notice following the rise in the river.
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