By Dipesh Shrestha: Nepal Residents of Gaur, a border town in Nepal’s Rautahat district, have raised serious concerns over ongoing embankment construction near the Indo-Nepal border, accusing Indian authorities of heightening flood risks under the pretext of repair and maintenance work.

According to local residents, construction activities are underway east of the Gaur Customs Office, where the embankment is reportedly being elevated and siphon outlets sealed. Locals fear that these modifications will obstruct natural water drainage and once again submerge... [Read more]