Flood Risk in 30 Districts Due to Rising River Levels
Summary
Rising water levels in small rivers across 30 districts have triggered a moderate flood risk warning, with the Flood Forecasting Division cautioning of possible flash floods today and in the coming two days. Major rivers remain below alert level, but flows in several tributaries may increase sharply.
Key Points
- The Flood Forecasting Division has issued a flood forecast warning of moderate flood risk in small rivers across 30 districts.
- Major rivers, including Koshi, Narayani, Bagmati, Karnali and Mahakali, are still below the alert level.
- Small rivers in districts including Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Kaski, Kailali and Kanchanpur are expected to swell significantly today.
- The division also warned that small rivers across all seven provinces may rise suddenly tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.
