Rising Kulekhani reservoir prompts flood alert along Bagmati river
Summary
Authorities in Rautahat have urged residents along the Bagmati River to stay on high alert as rising water levels at the Kulekhani reservoir in Makwanpur raise the risk of sudden downstream flooding. Officials have warned people to move to safer locations and avoid riverbanks as the reservoir may have to release water soon.
Key Points
- Residents along the Bagmati River in Rautahat have been put on high alert due to rising water levels at the Kulekhani reservoir in Makwanpur.
- Authorities warned that opening the main dam gates could cause a sudden increase in water flow downstream, especially in the Sisneri Khola and Bagmati River.
- The district administration has asked people living near riverbanks and vulnerable areas to move to safer places immediately.
- Continuous rainfall linked to Cyclone Arnab has pushed the reservoir level toward the danger threshold.
