Koshi Barrage Water Level Exceeds Danger Mark
Summary
The water level at the Koshi Barrage has risen above the danger mark as continuous rainfall keeps increasing the flow of the Saptakoshi River. Authorities have opened 43 of the barrage’s 56 gates and placed the area on high alert.
Key Points
- The Koshi Barrage water level has crossed the danger level due to a continuous rise in the Saptakoshi River’s flow.
- The latest recorded water flow at the barrage is 3,16,795 cusecs.
- Continuous rainfall is keeping the water level on the rise, prompting high-risk alert measures.
- Authorities have opened 43 of the 56 gates to manage the water flow safely.
