Flood Forecasting Authority Warns of Rising Water Levels in Major Rivers and Flash Floods in Small Rivers
Summary
The Flood Forecasting Department has warned that water levels in major rivers across Nepal will rise and flash floods may hit small rivers in multiple districts. Rivers in the Koshi, Narayani, Bagmati, Karnali and other basins are expected to swell further over the next two days, with several provinces facing high flood risk.
Key Points
- Water levels in major rivers including Koshi, Narayani, Bagmati, Kankai and Kamala have reached near the alert level.
- The department says flow in many major rivers will rise significantly today and tomorrow, with some rivers expected to increase moderately before surging further.
- Districts in Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces face a high risk of flash floods in small rivers.
- The flood risk is expected to spread to more districts tomorrow and may affect small rivers in all seven provinces the day after tomorrow.
