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Field Visit for Discharge Measurement of the Marsyangdi River and Dudh Khola, Manang (17-21 November, 2025)
The Himalayan Cryosphere, Climate, and Disaster Research Centre (HiCCDRC), under the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering at Kathmandu University, conducted a field visit to the Marsyangdi River basin in Manang District, Nepal from 17 to 21 November as part of its ongoing hydrological monitoring and high-altitude environmental research activities.
The visit focused on measuring river discharge at key glacier-fed river sites, including the Marsyangdi River at Manang village and Dudh Khola at Dharapani, to strengthen long-term hydrological datasets from the upper Himalayan region. In addition, the team visited the meteorological station in Upper Pisang to assess its operational condition and support regular monitoring efforts. Alongside these technical tasks, site conditions were documented through systematic field observations and photographic records to capture river morphology, flow conditions, and surrounding environmental settings.
Field Activities
During the visit, the team carried out:
River discharge measurements using ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) technology at Marsyangdi River
River discharge measurements using ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) technology at Dudh Khola
Site documentation and photographic records of river conditions
Meteorological station visit in Upper Pisang, Manang, for regular monitoring
The field team included:
1. Dr. Mohan Bahadur Chand, Team Leader, HiCCDRC, KU
2. Dr. Anushilan Acharya, Research Associate, HiCCDRC, KU
3. Er. Sabina Twayana, Student, KU
4. Er. Pralahad Ojha, Student, KU
5. Yathartha Dhungel, Student, KU
6. Jeep driver
River discharge measurements using ADCP at Marsyangdi River
River discharge measurements using ADCP at Dudh Khola
Meteorological station visit in Upper Pisang, Manang, for regular monitoring
This field visit contributes to HiCCDRC’s long-term efforts to monitor hydrological and climatic processes in the Himalayan cryosphere. The data and observations collected during the November campaign will support ongoing research on glacier-fed river dynamics, climate variability, and their implications for downstream water resources and mountain communities.
Field Visit for Discharge Measurement of the Marsyangdi River, Manang (15-19 October, 2025)
The Himalayan Cryosphere, Climate, and Disaster Research Centre (HiCCDRC), under the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering at Kathmandu University, conducted a field visit to Marsyangdi River, Manang district, Nepal on 15–19 October 2025 as part of their ongoing hydrological monitoring program.
The main objective of the visit was to measure river discharge and document site conditions to support research on glacier-fed river dynamics and their implications for hydropower, irrigation, and water resources in the region.
Field Activities
During the visit, the team carried out:
River discharge measurements using ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) technology
Site documentation and photographic records of river conditions
The field team included:
Prof. Dr. Rijan Bhakta Kayastha – Team Leader, HiCCDRC, KU
Dr. Mohan Bahadur Chand, Assistant Professor, HiCCDRC, KU
Er. Sagar Lamichhane, Hydrologist, KU
Er. Manish Praja, Civil Engineer, KU
Er. Karan Sah, Engineer, KU
Field assistant and support staff
Capacity-Building Training Workshop on Cryosphere Monitoring and Risk Assessment in the HKH Region (7-9 September, 2025)
Under the CBACC-HKH Project, a Capacity-Building Training Workshop on Cryosphere Monitoring and Risk Assessment in the HKH Region was conducted from 7–9 September 2025 at Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, targeting graduate students from Kathmandu University, Tribhuvan University, and Pokhara University. A total of 25 graduate students and early-career participants attended the workshop, representing universities and institutions across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, including 15 participants from Kathmandu University (comprising 2 Bhutanese, 5 Pakistani, and 8 Nepali students), 4 from Tribhuvan University (CDHM and CDES), 2 from TU, Patan Campus, 2 from Pokhara University–SchEMS, and 2 from the Government of Nepal’s Nepal Mountain Academy. This diverse representation successfully fostered inter-university collaboration and strengthened regional academic and professional networks in cryosphere science.
The workshop was facilitated by resource persons from HiCCDRC–Kathmandu University, Tribhuvan University (TU), and ICIMOD, and focused on strengthening technical capacity in cryosphere science and climate risk assessment in the Himalayan region.
Key training areas included permafrost mapping, glacio-hydrological modeling, GLOF risk assessment, and flood modeling using HEC-RAS. The sessions combined conceptual lectures with hands-on exercises, enabling participants to apply scientific tools and methodologies used in cryosphere research.
Due to the Gen Z movement, the field-based ADCP discharge measurement training, originally scheduled for 9 September 2025 as part of the workshop, was conducted separately on 11 November 2025 at the Indrawati River, Dolalghat. This final session provided hands-on practical exposure to river discharge measurement techniques and completed the overall training program.
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