The road turned into a river: Poor drainage leaves Lakeside area inundated after rainfall

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The road turned into a river: Poor drainage leaves Lakeside area inundated after rainfall

Ecosphere News Correspondent 2026-05-21 20:30:03

Pokhara, Nepal - Heavy rainfall has led to severe waterlogging in the Lakeside area of Pokhara, with roads appearing more like flowing streams than urban streets, disrupting daily movement and exposing concerns over drainage management.
Based on the submitted image, vehicles including public transportation and private cars were seen moving through accumulated rainwater that covered a significant portion of the roadway. The visible inundation suggests inadequate stormwater drainage capacity to manage rainfall runoff effectively.
Pokhara, one of Nepal’s major tourism and urban centers, receives some of the country’s highest annual rainfall due to its geographic setting near the Himalayan foothills, making efficient drainage infrastructure increasingly important for urban resilience.
Local residents and commuters are often affected when roads become temporarily impassable during intense rainfall events. Such recurring urban flooding can increase travel delays, create safety concerns, accelerate road deterioration, and affect local businesses and tourism activities.
The situation highlights the broader need for improved urban planning, regular maintenance of drainage channels, and investment in climate-resilient infrastructure to reduce the impacts of seasonal rainfall in rapidly urbanizing areas.
Ecosphere News will continue following issues related to environmental management, urban development, and resilient infrastructure in Nepal.
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Published Date 2026-05-21 20:30:03