16 families living near Likhu-2 hydropower project relocated after suspected tunnel leak

Locals blame the project for water seepage in surrounding settlements. The cause of the seepage is yet to be determined.

Bimala Karki, a local of Pakernas in Umakunda Rural Municipality-1, who has a family of three, has lived in fear ever since the land around her house started turning muddy due to water seepage. Her house is located downstream of the Likhu-2 Hydropower Project.