Flood Forecasting Department Predicts Rising Water Levels in Major Rivers
Summary
The Flood Forecasting Department has warned that water levels in Nepal’s major rivers, including Koshi, Narayani, Bagmati, Karnali and Mahakali, are expected to rise over the next three days. Small rivers across several districts and provinces also face a moderate to significant flash flood risk.
Key Points
- Water levels in Koshi, Narayani, Bagmati, Karnali, Mahakali and other major rivers were below alert level in the morning measurement.
- The department forecasts significant rises in Koshi, Narayani and Mahakali and normal rises in Karnali, Kankai, Kamala, Bagmati, Eastern Rapti, Western Rapti and Babai over the next three days.
- Small rivers in districts including Taplejung, Sindhupalchok, Kathmandu, Kaski, Baglung, Bajhang and Bajura face a moderate flash flood risk on Tuesday.
- Sudurpashchim, Lumbini, Madhesh, Koshi and Madhesh provinces may see sudden increases in flow in some small rivers on Bhadra 31 and Ashoj 1.
