The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a warning about sudden flash floods in small rivers across multiple districts of Nepal today, asking residents to remain highly alert.
Today, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said that the water flow in small rivers of different districts could rise very much. Because of this, they are asking local citizens to stay very careful and maintain high alertness.
Districts with High Risk of Floods
According to the department, there is high risk of sudden flash floods in small rivers that are flowing through Gorkha, Rupandehi, Arghakhanchi, Kapilvastu, and Dang districts.
Also, many other districts are at risk too. The small rivers around Jhapa, Morang, Ilam, Sunsari, Panchthar, Tehrathum, Dolakha, Sindhupalchok, Kavrepalanchok, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Kaski, Tanahun, Syangja, Parbat, Baglung, Gulmi, Palpa, Nawalparasi (East), Nawalparasi (West), Pyuthan, Banke, Bardiya, Doti, Dadeldhura, Kailali, Kanchanpur, Baitadi, and Darchula also have risk of flash floods.
Safety Measures Suggested by Experts
Binod Parajuli, who is a flood expert at the department, requested the general public living near riverbanks and small streams to take special care during this time.
He said that since the water flow in the river can suddenly increase, people should not try to cross rivers, catch fish, collect sand and stones, or even walk and stay near the river banks.
Additionally, the department have also requested local administrations, security teams, and local government to stay ready with all the necessary preparations to handle any emergency situation from the flash floods.
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