Nepal, Feb. 26 -- The construction of the dam of the Sunkoshi Marin Diversion Multipurpose Project (SMDMP) is progressing at a sluggish pace. Although 42 percent of the project's construction period has elapsed, the work progress is less than 10 percent.

The construction company has struggled to advance the work, blaming the damage caused by floods in mid-September. The project has cited the flood as a major obstacle to its progress. While tunnel construction for the national pride project is in its final stage, dam construction on the Sunkoshi River is moving at a very slow pace.

On January 25, 2023, the Patel-Raman JV signed a contract to construct a dam on the Sunkoshi River, aiming to complete the work within four and a half years. ...