The Shambhu River in Uttarakhand’s Kuwari Village has become a cause of concern for the residents and the authorities again. This section of the river has formed an artificial lake this year as well and stirred panic among the locals about a looming disaster. This year’s lake stretches for almost 2 sq km and has prompted the authorities to mitigate flooding threats downstream. Scroll on to learn more.
Shambhu River’s Artificial Lake Causes Worry Amongst Locals
The resurgence of a 2 sq km artificial lake from the Shambhu River in Uttrakhand’s Bageshwar region has caused worry amongst the residents and the authorities there. This is because it has brought a looming panic of disaster with its formation. According to reports, Kapkot Block Head Govind Singh Danu spotted the resurgence of the lake during a routine tour of the valley.
Sizable lake formations were noticed in the river in 2022 and 2023 as well. It prompted a quick response from the authorities to mitigate potential flooding downstream. These artificial lakes were formed in the past due to landslides blocking the river’s flow. The administration was quick to unblock the river’s flow and prevent threats that could have been caused by landslides.
Lake Surpasses Last Year’s Mark From June; Raises Concerns
What’s worrying the locals and authorities is the fact that this lake stretches for almost 2 sq km. This is significantly larger than the 700-sq m mark observed in June 2023. According to Govind Singh Danu, this lake formed because of the “continuing land erosion in Kuwari” and a lot of villages are at risk because of it. Downstream villages like Armal, Tharali, and Narayanbagad are at the most risk right now.
Seeing the looming threat, the authorities took action and dispatched teams to reopen the lake’s mouth. For now, there is no new update about the status of this task. However, officials have reassured that they are assessing the situation and taking the necessary steps to handle it.
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