The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned about flash flood risks in various rivers across different parts of the country and requested people to stay alert.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology have warned that there is risk of sudden flash floods in rivers and streams flowing through different parts of Nepal. Because of this, they are requesting public living near those areas to stay highly alert and take necessary safety precautions.
Districts at Risk of Flash Floods
According to the department, small rivers flowing through many districts might cause sudden floods. The districts at risk include Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Ilam, Panchthar, Tehrathum, Dolakha, Sindhupalchok, Kavrepalanchok, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur.
Other districts that need to be careful are Dhading, Makwanpur, Chitwan, Kaski, Tanahu, Syangja, Parbat, Baglung, Gulmi, Palpa, Arghakhanchi, Pyuthan, Nawalparasi (East and West), Rupandehi, Kapilvastu, Dang, Banke, Bardiya, Doti, Dadeldhura, Kailali, and Kanchanpur. The department said that small rivers flowing through these places and surrounding areas could rise suddenly and create flood situation.
Status of Major Rivers
On the bright side, the water level in the country’s major rivers is currently safe. The department updated that big rivers like Koshi, Narayani, Bagmati, Karnali, and Mahakali, as well as their helper rivers, are flowing below the danger mark. Additionally, other rivers like Kankai, Kamala, Babai, East Rapti, and West Rapti are also flowing safely below the risk line for now.
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