DHM cautions residents along Mahakali river basin
Summary
Heavy rainfall in Kanchanpur has prompted a weather alert for Dodhara Chandani, Bhimdutta and Bedkot municipalities as water levels in the Mahakali River rise. Authorities have restricted vehicle movement at the Sharada Barrage and urged local governments and communities to stay prepared.
Key Points
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a weather alert for heavy rainfall in three municipalities of Kanchanpur.
- Authorities warned of a sharp rise in water flow in smaller rivers and called for river monitoring and preparedness measures.
- Water flow in the Mahakali River crossed the alert threshold, leading to movement restrictions at the Sharada Barrage in Banbas.
- The river flow was measured at 133,888 cubic meters per second at 5:00 pm, according to police.
