Nepal
is highly prone to natural hazards like Earthquake, Floods, Landslides, and
Glacial Lake Outbursts Flood (GLOF). Every year flood creates havoc during the monsoon
period as it accounts for two-third of the total precipitation in the country.
The rivers originating from the high Himalayan region are the perennial source
of water for the downstream people. Due to high relief and unstable slopes
these rivers carry high sediment loads and volume causing flooding downstream.
People in the mid hills and southern parts of the country face floods every
year and have been a routine for coping with them. Loss of agricultural land,
destruction of the highway for a month and temporary water logging are some of
the common examples reported in the media.
