On 9 August, Nepal Army personnel made seven blasts to increase the outflow of Bhote Kosi following last week’s landslide.
The inflow of water to the artificial lake created by the landslide was 205 cubic feet per second and the outflow was 210 cubic feet per second, leading to a decrease of 7 cm in depth. Two excavators were airlifted on MI-17 helicopters to help in the search and rescue operations. Now, arrangements are being made for spare parts to be brought in today. The army is trying to drain the water of the artificial lake by widening the outlet so that the blocked Kodari Highway can be reopened.
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