Flood Risk High in 6 Districts, Moderate in Others
Summary
The Flood Forecasting Division warns of high flash flood risk in 6 districts, including Chitwan and Tanahun, and moderate risk in many others, urging precautions in riverine areas across Nepal.
Key Points
- There is a high risk of flash floods in small rivers in six districts: Chitwan, Tanahun, Kaski, Syangja, Surkhet, and surrounding areas.
- Moderate flood risk is present in small rivers flowing through many other districts including Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, and more.
- Major rivers like Koshi, Narayani, Bagmati, Karnali, and Mahakali are currently below warning levels.
- Flood forecasts indicate sudden increases in river flow across all seven provinces in the coming days, prompting calls for safety measures.
