Karnali fishermen fear eco damage may ruin livelihood

Many locals have seen their incomes rise substantially from fishing with the opening of the Karnali corridor.

Everyday, Prabhav Giri of Ringa village in Mugu district gets up at dawn and rushes to the Karnali River to secure a place to set his fish traps. The riverbanks are always crowded with locals trying to get the best spot for catching fish.