High Alert Issued Along Bhotekoshi, Trishuli, and Narayani Rivers
Summary
Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has issued a high alert after a large flood entered the Bhotekoshi River from Tibet. Residents along the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli and Narayani riverbanks in several districts have been urged to move to safer locations and avoid travel on major roads.
Key Points
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority issued an urgent high alert after a flood entered the Bhotekoshi River from Tibet.
- Residents in Rasuwa, Dhading, Nuwakot, Gorkha, Chitwan and Tanahun have been asked to move to safer places immediately.
- Authorities have urged restrictions on traffic along the Prithvi Highway and other key roads.
- Emergency support can be requested through toll-free numbers 100, 1234 and 1114.
