Home Minister visits riverside areas to monitor flood situation in Kathmandu valley
Summary
Heavy rain has raised water levels in the Bagmati, Bishnumati and Manohara rivers in the Kathmandu Valley, prompting close monitoring by security personnel. Home Minister Sudan Gurung inspected river corridor areas in Lalitpur as the government warned of monsoon-related disaster risks.
Key Points
- Water levels in major rivers and streams in the Kathmandu Valley have risen due to incessant rain.
- Armed Police Force Nepal and Nepal Police are monitoring river corridor areas closely.
- Home Minister Sudan Gurung inspected areas around the CPN (UML) headquarters in Chyasal, Lalitpur, and received updates from security personnel.
- The government says it is working seriously to identify and respond to monsoon-related disaster risks as heavy rain continues in several provinces.
