Flood Forecasting Division issues ‘red alert’ for 20 districts
Summary
The Flood Forecasting Division has issued a red alert for Kathmandu and 20 other districts due to ongoing heavy rainfall and high flood risks across several regions.
Key Points
- Flood Forecasting Division issued a red alert for Kathmandu and 20 other districts.
- Extremely high risk of flooding in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Sindhupalchok, Kavrepalanchok, Sunsari, Udayapur, and other districts.
- High flood risk indicated for Ilam, Jhapa, Morang, Dhankuta, and several eastern and central districts.
- Medium-to-high likelihood of flash floods expected in small rivers across Kaski, Lamjung, Parbat, and neighboring districts.