Flash Floods Possible in Small Rivers Across Nepal

Kathmandu. There is a possibility of flash floods in small and tributary rivers across the country. According to the bulletin issued by the Flood Forecasting Division, the water flow in small rivers in more than 34 districts will increase significantly today, posing a moderate risk of flash floods. The Division stated that small rivers in Jhapa, Ilam, Panchthar, Taplejung, Sankhuwasabha, Dolakha, Sindhupalchok, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Gorkha, Lamjung, and Chitwan will see increased flow. Similarly, rivers and streams flowing through Kaski, Palpa, Syangja, Nawalparasi, Rupandehi, Kapilvastu, Dang, Banke, Bardia, Kailali, Surkhet, Dailekh, Kalikot, Jajarkot, Rukum Paschim, Baitadi, Darchula, Dipayal, Dadeldhura, Achham, and surrounding districts are also at risk of floods. This flood risk is expected to continue for the next two days. Most small rivers flowing through Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces may experience a sudden increase in flow tomorrow and the day after. A sudden increase in flow is also estimated in some small rivers flowing through Karnali and Sudur Paschim provinces during the same period. While there is a risk of floods in small rivers, the situation in the country's major and large rivers is currently normal. According to measurements taken by the Division this morning, the flow of Koshi, Narayani, Bagmati, Karnali, Mahakali, and their tributaries is below the alert level. The Division also informed that the flow of Kankai, Kamala, Babai, East Rapti, and West Rapti rivers is currently in a safe condition.