Narayani River Water Level Reaches Record High
Summary
The Narayani River at Devghat reached a record 11.94 meters, the highest level ever recorded since measurements began in 1963. Although the water level has started to fall, it remains well above the danger mark and may fluctuate further with rainfall in the hills.
Key Points
- The Narayani River’s water level hit 11.94 meters at 2:10 PM, a record high at the Devghat measurement center.
- The level later dropped to 11.75 meters by 3:40 PM, but it remained far above the 9-meter danger level.
- Engineer Sumit Adhikari said the river could rise or fluctuate further because of rainfall in the hilly regions.
- Officials said water measurement at Devghat began in 1963, and today’s reading surpassed previous highs.
