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Melamchi River
Melamchi River (Nepali: मेलम्चि खोला) is a tributary of the Indrawati River. It originates from the Jugal Himal at an elevation of about above sea level. It joins the Indrawati River at Melamchi Bazaar. Morphology The Melamchi River is long and has a catchment area of up to the confluence. The river flows southwards and widens downstream. Hydrology The mean annual flow is 9.7 m3/s. The maximum flow is 289 m3/s. Infrastructure *Melamchi Water Supply Project in the river diverts water from the river to Kathmandu for drinking. Incidents * In June 2021, a 2021 Melamchi flood, flood in the river damaged the Melamchi Bazaar, killing several locals and some foreigners. See also *List of rivers of Nepal References {{coord, 27.8334, 85.5771, format=dms, type:river_region:NP, display=title Rivers of Bagmati Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melamchi Water Supply Project
Melamchi Water Supply Project (MWSP) is a project to supply drinking water to Kathmandu Valley by diverting of water per day. The project started in November of 1998 and completed in April of 2021. The intake of this project is located in Melamchi, Nepal. Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (Nepal) is the executing agency for the Project and Melamchi Water Supply Development Board is the implementing agency. This project was mainly financed by Japan and the Asian Development Bank. About 57% of the project cost was loan, 16% was grant and 26% was financed by the Nepalese government. Project description The intake of the project lies in the Melamchi valley in the gorge below Ghwakan, just upstream of the confluence of Melamchi River and Ribarma Khola. The main structure is the diversion weir, river-training structures, and sediment exclusion basin. A gravity concrete weir is high with the crest at an elevation of asl. The control system and the sediment exclusio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melamchi River
Melamchi River (Nepali: मेलम्चि खोला) is a tributary of the Indrawati River. It originates from the Jugal Himal at an elevation of about above sea level. It joins the Indrawati River at Melamchi Bazaar. Morphology The Melamchi River is long and has a catchment area of up to the confluence. The river flows southwards and widens downstream. Hydrology The mean annual flow is 9.7 m3/s. The maximum flow is 289 m3/s. Infrastructure *Melamchi Water Supply Project in the river diverts water from the river to Kathmandu for drinking. Incidents * In June 2021, a 2021 Melamchi flood, flood in the river damaged the Melamchi Bazaar, killing several locals and some foreigners. See also *List of rivers of Nepal References {{coord, 27.8334, 85.5771, format=dms, type:river_region:NP, display=title Rivers of Bagmati Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tributary
A tributary, or an ''affluent'', is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream (''main stem'' or ''"parent"''), river, or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean. Tributaries, and the main stem river into which they flow, drain the surrounding drainage basin of its surface water and groundwater, leading the water out into an ocean, another river, or into an endorheic basin. The Irtysh is a chief tributary of the Ob (river), Ob river and is also the longest tributary river in the world with a length of . The Madeira River is the largest tributary river by volume in the world with an average discharge of . A confluence, where two or more bodies of water meet, usually refers to the joining of tributaries. The opposite to a tributary is a distributary, a river or stream that branches off from and flows away from the main stream. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indrawati River
The Indravati River () in Nepal is a tributary of the Sun Koshi River.Sharma, U. P. (1996). ''Ecology of the Koshi river in Nepal-India (north Bihar): a typical river ecosystem''. In: Jha, P. K., Ghimire, G. P. S., Karmacharya, S. B., Baral, S. R., Lacoul, P. (eds.) ''Environment and biodiversity in the context of South Asia''. Proceedings of the Regional Conference on Environment and Biodiversity, March 7–9, 1994, Kathmandu. Ecological Society, Kathmandu. Pp 92–99. It used to be called "Melamchi" or "Melamchu" until the 19th century. Course The source of the Indravati River is located in the south-facing slopes of the Himalayas. Its upper course is characterized by a steep gradient, precipitous slopes, huge boulders and rocks in the river valley, and large rapids. It flows through alpine, sub-alpine and temperate forests. Settlements occur along its lower course. The Indravati's catchment area includes the eastern slopes of the Kathmandu basin and extends to the Indravati – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jugal Himal
The Himalayas, or Himalaya ( ), is a mountain range in Asia, separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The range has some of the Earth's highest peaks, including the highest, Mount Everest. More than 100 peaks exceeding elevations of above sea level lie in the Himalayas. The Himalayas abut on or cross territories of six countries: Nepal, China, Pakistan, Bhutan, India and Afghanistan. The sovereignty of the range in the Kashmir region is disputed among India, Pakistan, and China. The Himalayan range is bordered on the northwest by the Karakoram and Hindu Kush ranges, on the north by the Tibetan Plateau, and on the south by the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Some of the world's major rivers, the Indus, the Ganges, and the Tsangpo–Brahmaputra, rise in the vicinity of the Himalayas, and their combined drainage basin is home to some 600 million people; 53 million people live in the Himalayas. The Himalayas have profoundly shaped the cultures of South A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melamchi
Melamchi is a municipality in Sindhupalchok District in the Bagmati Province of central Nepal Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China Ch .... The total population of Melamchi Municipality is 45,343, according to the 2011 population census. In the 2011 census, there were 21,729 males and 23,614 females, and the municipality had 11 wards. The CBS data of 2074 showed an increase of 13,471 people. Culture Hindu culture dominates the settlements of the valley areas while Buddhist culture is prevalent in the high mountain settlements. The mid-hill settlements of the valley are the meeting ground of the two cultures in the municipality. There are more than 11 Hindu temples and shrines, as well as about 14 monasteries in the Melamchi watershed. Climate The lower part of Melamchi vall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catchment Area
A catchment area in human geography, is the area from which a location, such as a city, service or institution, attracts a population that uses its services and economic opportunities. Catchment areas may be defined based on from where people are naturally drawn to a location (for example, a labour catchment area) or as established by governments or organizations such as education authorities or healthcare providers, for the provision of services. Governments and community service organizations often define catchment areas for planning purposes and public safety such as ensuring universal access to services like fire departments, police departments, ambulance bases and hospitals. In business, a catchment area is used to describe the influence from which a retail location draws its customers. Airport catchment areas can inform efforts to estimate route profitability. A health catchment area is of importance in public health, and healthcare planning, as it helps in resource allocat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Confluence
In geography, a confluence (also ''conflux'') occurs where two or more watercourses join to form a single channel (geography), channel. A confluence can occur in several configurations: at the point where a tributary joins a larger river (main stem); or where two streams meet to become the river source, source of a river of a new name (such as the confluence of the Monongahela River, Monongahela and Allegheny River, Allegheny rivers, forming the Ohio River); or where two separated channels of a river (forming a river island) rejoin downstream from their point of separation. Scientific study Confluences are studied in a variety of sciences. Hydrology studies the characteristic flow patterns of confluences and how they give rise to patterns of erosion, bars, and scour pools. The water flows and their consequences are often studied with mathematical models. Confluences are relevant to the distribution of living organisms (i.e., ecology) as well; "the general pattern [downstream o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathmandu
Kathmandu () is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in the central part of the country within the Kathmandu Valley. As per the 2021 Nepal census, it has a population of 845,767 residing in 105,649 households, with approximately 4 million people in the surrounding metropolitan area. The city stands at an elevation of 4,344 feet (1,324 metres) above sea level. Recognized as one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world, Kathmandu's history dates back to the 2nd century AD. Historically known as the ''Nepal Mandala'', the valley has been the cultural and political hub for the Newar people, a significant Civilization, urban civilization in the Himalayas, Himalayan region. Kathmandu served as the royal capital of the Kingdom of Nepal and is home to numerous palaces, temples, and gardens reflecting its rich heritage. Since 1985, it has hosted the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Today, Kathmandu remains the epice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Melamchi Flood
In June 2021, the flood in Melamchi River caused damage in the Melamchi Bazar in Sindhupalchowk District of Nepal killing several locals and some foreigners Cause Based on the early research, the loose material on the upstream part of the Melamchi River activated due to the long monsoon rain. Sindhupalchowk being one of the most affected districts in 2015 earthquake, it is suggested that the mountain relaxation activated the debris flow. The continuous rainfall triggered numerous landslides around Melamchi. Melamchi River was blocked by one of the landslides for few hours creating Landslide dam. This dam burst generating flash flood with mix of debris mixture with sand, boulders and wood fragments. The local authority issued a warning after sensing the river damming and locals were instructed to move up to higher ground. The flood hit the Melamchi bazar at night after 8 or 9 pm. Damage The public infrastructures mainly roads networks, bridges, electricity transmission and st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Rivers Of Nepal
This is a list of rivers of Nepal, east to west. This list is arranged by drainage basin, indented to show the structure of confluences. Tributaries rising inside India are not shown. The basin is generally categorized into ten major basins as listed below. Kankai river basin *Kankai River ** Mai River ** Yubragyi river Koshi river basin *Koshi River ** Tamor *** Mewa River **** Palun Khola *** Ghunsa River **** Yamatari river ** Arun ** Sunkoshi *** Chaku River *** Bhairabkunda River ***Dudh Koshi ****Imja Khola **** Hongu River **** Solu River ***Likhu Khola ***Bhote Koshi *** Tama Koshi ***Indravati River **** Melamchi River Bagmati river basin *Bagmati River ** Bisnumati River ** Dhobi Khola ** हनुमन्ते नदी *** Manohara River ** Nakhhu Khola ** Balkhu River ** Tukucha Khola Gandaki river basin *Gandaki River (Narayani) (Kali Gandaki) **Binai River **East Rapti River ***Karra River *** Kukhreni River **Trishuli River *** Langtang River *** S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
