Bhotekoshi water level rises again, alert issued
Summary
The water level in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa has risen again, prompting an alert for downstream areas as the risk of another flood grows. Residents in vulnerable areas have been urged to stay vigilant, while rescue teams along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers have been told to exercise caution.
Key Points
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority issued an alert after the Bhotekoshi River’s water level rose again with mud and debris.
- Residents in vulnerable downstream areas were urged to stay alert and move to safer locations if needed.
- NDRRMA spokesperson Shanti Mahat asked rescue and relief teams along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers to be cautious.
- A massive flash flood in the Bhotekoshi on Wednesday devastated Rasuwa, leaving 469 dead and 2,381 people missing, including 644 foreign nationals.
