Bhotekoshi, Trishuli face high flash-flood risk despite falling levels
Summary
Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers are below alert levels, but Rasuwa and Nuwakot remain at high risk of flash floods as river flows are expected to rise across Nepal over the next three days. Flooding and landslides have also blocked or restricted several major roads in Bagmati Province.
Key Points
- The Flood Forecasting Division warns that Bhotekoshi, Trishuli and smaller rivers in Rasuwa and Nuwakot could rise sharply, creating a high flash-flood risk.
- River flows are forecast to increase across major basins including Koshi, Narayani, Karnali, Mahakali and Bagmati over the next three days.
- Flood and landslide impacts have disrupted road traffic on major routes such as the Trishuli-Mailung-Syafrubesi road, Pasang Lhamu Highway, Prithvi Highway and BP Highway.
- Authorities have urged caution in districts and road corridors exposed to rising water levels, flash floods and landslides.
