Nepal, July 1 -- The increasing deposit of stones, gravel, sand and debris in the Kaligandaki riverbed continues to pose a significant threat to the settlements in its vicinity.

To address this situation, the implementation of a multi-year Kaligandaki River Control Project has recently been concluded here. The Project was funded by the federal government.

Related story Kaligandaki embankment advanced to protect human settlements

Under the Project, an embankment has been constructed along a 65-kilometer stretch of the riverbank, extending from Chhusang-3 in Baragung Muktichhetra rural municipality to Dhamphus-3 in Thasang rural municipality.

The Project, implemented by the Water Supply, Water Resources, and Irrigation Sub-Division Of...