Water level recedes in Koshi Barrage but still is above risk level
Summary
The water level of the Saptakoshi River at Koshi Barrage has decreased after heavy rainfall stopped, but remains above the risk level with all gates open and continuous monitoring ongoing.
Key Points
- The water level in the Saptakoshi River has gradually decreased after torrential rainfall stopped.
- Water flow at the Koshi Barrage was 435,305 cubic meters per second after exceeding 533,500 cubic meters per second last night.
- All 56 gates of the Koshi Barrage have been opened to control water flow.
- Red light and red flags have been activated at the Koshi Barrage as warning signals due to water level surpassing risk level.
