With the cutting of the dam, the locals of that area have said that the risk has increased.
Continuous rains have eroded the dam of Lalbakaiya river near Maulapur Municipality-1 Maryadpur in Rautahat. The locals of that area have said that the danger has increased with the cutting of the dam.
District Police Chief SP Netramani Giri informed that the dam was cut. "Due to the flood in Lalbakaia river, only 2 meters remain after cutting the dam," he said. If the dam breaks, it will cause a big problem.'
Dozens of nearby villages including Moulapur-1 and 2 are seen to be inundated. Locals have said that the problem has arisen due to lack of timely dam repair. Chief District Officer Vinod Kumar Khadka said that he is getting information about the dam cutting situation in Maulapur area of Lalbakaiya river. "It has been reported that the dam has been cut," he said, "I have asked for details of how much damage has been done." At the time of
, the locals around Bagmati and Lalbakaia rivers have been putting pressure on the relevant authorities to repair the dam. But Gaur politician Rewant Jha said that the offices related to river control are being withdrawn due to lack of budget.
