Pokhara Metropolitan City Begins Riverbank Encroachment Clearance Drive

Pokhara. Pokhara Metropolitan City has started a campaign to clear the riverbanks of rivers and streams within the city. The process of clearing the riverbanks of the Phirke, which flows through the middle of the metropolis, is underway for the first time. The metropolis's own report shows that there are more than 160 structures on the Phirke riverbank.

The metropolis, which has already removed 51 structures on Sunday and Monday, claims it will demolish all structures within 2 days. As the metropolis begins demolitions, there is much interest and discussion about the standards for rivers and streams in Pokhara.