Deurali-Sisneri road halted as Kulekhani water level rises
Summary
Vehicular movement on the Deurali-Sisneri section of the Kathmandu-Hetauda Highway has been halted after the Kulekhani reservoir’s water level rose sharply following overnight rainfall. Authorities have warned downstream residents to stay alert as the reservoir nears its maximum storage level.
Key Points
- The Deurali-Sisneri road section of the Kathmandu-Hetauda Highway was closed from 4 PM Sunday until 5 AM Monday due to rising water in the Kulekhani reservoir.
- The reservoir level rose sharply after overnight rainfall and reached 1,525.37 meters by 6:00 AM Sunday, close to its 1,530-meter maximum storage level.
- The Nepal Electricity Authority has been operating the Kulekhani project at full capacity to release excess water from the reservoir.
- Makwanpur Chief District Officer Basanta Adhikari urged downstream residents to stay vigilant and follow official safety instructions.
