Flood Forecasting Department Warns of Rising River Levels
Summary
The Flood Forecasting Department has warned that river levels across several basins in Nepal will rise over the next three days, with moderate flash flood risk in multiple districts. Small rivers in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces are expected to swell significantly.
Key Points
- The Flood Forecasting Department says river water levels will rise over the next three days across major basins in Nepal.
- Saptakoshi, Tamor, Arun, Dudhkoshi, Tamakoshi, Sun Koshi, Narayani, Trishuli, Budhigandaki, Marsyangdi, Seti, Kaligandaki and Mahakali are expected to rise significantly.
- Small rivers in districts including Sankhuwasabha, Sindhupalchok, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Gorkha, Kaski, Jajarkot, Surkhet, Kalikot, Humla, Bajhang and Bajura face moderate flash flood risk today.
- Some small rivers in Sudurpashchim, Lumbini and Madhesh provinces may swell suddenly tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.
