Humla landslide

The landslide that occurred last night at Limi in Humla has blocked the flow of Karnali river. Residents living in the lower areas from the site of the landslide were panic stricken, and have headed to safe places in the higher parts of the district. The District Administration Office, Humla has informed that residents of other surrounding VDCs have also evacuated their homes and headed to safer areas. Chief District Officer of Humla Krishna Bahadur Katwal said the administration had urged all local residents to shift to safer places. Though it is yet to be ascertained whether the river has been blocked by a landslide or an avalanche, more than a dozen VDCs of the western parts are likely to be affected by the mishap, according to Katwal. It is learnt the potential surge of water after a sudden explosion of the blocked area could have dangerous effects in places like Mugu, Humla, Kalikot, Dailekh, Bajura, Surkhet and even Bardiya. With the river blocked in Limi, the flow of water has reduced substantially in the lower parts of the river. The continuous rain and snowfall for the last two days has made life difficult in Humla.