Budhigandaki flood: Alert issued for Trishuli, Narayani river banks

Summary

Following a flash flood in the Budhigandaki River, authorities have issued an alert for people living along the Trishuli and Narayani riverbanks. Residents, vendors and others near the rivers have been urged to move to safer ground amid a high risk of flooding up to Muglin.

Key Points
  • A flash flood in the Budhigandaki River has triggered an alert for communities along the Trishuli and Narayani rivers.
  • Local authorities have urged residents to stay alert and take precautionary measures against possible flooding.
  • People attending funeral rites, fishing, swimming or doing business on the riverbanks have been asked to move to safer areas.
  • The warning says flooding risk could extend up to Muglin.
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