Home Minister visits riverside areas to check on situation
Summary
Rising water levels in the Bagmati, Bishnumati and Manohara rivers have put Kathmandu Valley on alert as incessant rain continues across Nepal. Home Minister Sudhan Gurung inspected riverside areas in Lalitpur, while security forces and meteorological officials warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several provinces.
Key Points
- Water levels have risen in major rivers and streams in the Kathmandu Valley due to incessant rain.
- Armed Police Force Nepal and Nepal Police are monitoring river corridor areas with high vigilance.
- Home Minister Sudhan Gurung inspected the area near the CPN (UML) headquarters in Chyasal, Lalitpur, and received updates from security personnel.
- The Nepal Meteorological Department warned of heavy to very heavy rain in several provinces due to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal.
