Water Resources of Nepal

Nepal is the second richest country is such water resources. More then 6000 rivers, rivulets and streams flow here. Many of them originate from the Himalayas. We also have many lakes, ponds, and springs. We get sufficient rain every year. However, here is a problem of drinking water. The sources of water are not properly utilized. They are not supplied to the people. So, the situation of water supply is worsening in towns and cities. The population in these places is increasing rapidly. But there is very less additional supply of water. Many people live on rent although there is no supply of drinking water. So, they face severe problem of drinking water. On the other hand, people of villages have to walk a long way to fetch water. The settlements are far off from sources of water. Deforestation is causing the sources of water to dry up. Level of ground water is also decreasing. Moreover, many sources of water are becoming polluted. Rivers of Kathmandu valley like Bagmati, Bishnumati, Rudramati,Hanumati, Prabhamati, Ikshumati and Godawari are some examples.