Kulekhani reservoir nears full capacity; downstream residents urged to stay alert
Summary
Residents downstream of the Kulekhani reservoir have been urged to stay alert as continuous rainfall pushes water levels close to maximum capacity. Officials warn the reservoir could exceed safe levels within hours and may require the dam gates to be opened.
Key Points
- The Kulekhani reservoir water level has risen to 1,527.93 metres, close to its maximum capacity of 1,530 metres.
- The Kulekhani-I Hydropower Project office has issued a warning and may sound a siren if the dam gates need to be opened.
- Prahlad Raut said the rapid rise is due to persistent heavy rainfall in the catchment area.
- Makwanpur Chief District Officer Basant Adhikari urged downstream residents and riverbank communities to move to higher ground and follow official alerts.
