Melamchi water to be distributed to Kathmandu by December 13

SINDHUPALCHOWK, DECEMBER 1: Minister for Water Supply Umakanta Chaudhary assured that water dispensation from the Melamchi Supply Water Project (MSWP) would be resumed in the Kathmandu Valley by December 13 this year. He made such an assurance in the course of taking stock of the progress of the project at Ambathan yesterday. An action plan was made for the diversion of the water for the long term, he informed.

On the occasion, he also inspected Gate Number 1 of the tunnel of the project, which was partially damaged in the flooding. The gate was saved from heavy damage, thanks to a timely precaution. As a result, the water could be pumped into the tunnel so early," Minister Chaudhary stated.

 Engineer of the project, Padam Bahadur Kunwar, shared that the Melamchi water would reach Kathmandu after 10 to 12 days of being released into the tunnel.

So far, over Rs 34 billion has been spent on the construction of the tunnel and other structures belonging to the project. It  will require additional Rs 310 million to prepare structures so as to ensure supplies in all seasons.