Water level rises in Sunkoshi, people living in Saptakoshi riverbank alerted
Summary
Continuous rainfall in Kavre and Sindhuli has raised the water level in the Sunkoshi River, prompting police to alert settlements along the Saptakoshi riverbank in Barahakshetra. The Saptakoshi flow had not reached a dangerous level by the time of reporting, but precautionary measures were taken as upstream rainfall continued.
Key Points
- Continuous rainfall in Kavre and Sindhuli raised the Sunkoshi River by around 1.5 metres, pushing up water levels in the Saptakoshi system.
- Police used loudspeakers to warn residents along the Saptakoshi riverbank in Barahakshetra Municipality to stay alert.
- Seventeen gates of the Koshi Barrage are open, and officials said the water flow had not yet reached a dangerous level.
- Authorities said the water level could rise further if rainfall continues in upstream areas.
