All 56 gates of Koshi Barrage open: urged to remain alert
Summary
All 56 gates of the Koshi Barrage have been opened due to a significant rise in the Saptakoshi River's water level following continuous rainfall. Authorities have issued alerts and urged local residents to remain vigilant against potential flooding in Sunsari and Udayapur.
Key Points
- All 56 gates of the Koshi Barrage have been opened due to rising water levels of the Saptakoshi River.
- Water flow at the barrage exceeded 335,360 cubic meters per second, triggering the full opening of gates.
- A red light and red flags have been activated as flood warning signals at the Koshi Barrage.
- Residents of Sunsari and Udayapur near the river have been urged to stay alert due to flood risks.
