Flood Alert Issued for Small Rivers in Eastern and Central Nepal

Kathmandu. The Flood Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has indicated the possibility of sudden floods in small rivers in various parts of the country. 

According to the latest bulletin issued by the division, the water flow in small rivers flowing through Jhapa, Morang, Dhankuta, and surrounding districts is expected to increase significantly today. The division has warned residents in the coastal areas to exercise caution, stating there is a low risk of flash floods in those areas. 

Similarly, the flow is projected to continue increasing in various parts of the country tomorrow and the day after. The division forecasts that the water level in some small rivers flowing through Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Madhesh provinces may suddenly rise in the next two days. 

However, the situation in the major large rivers of the country is currently normal. According to measurements this morning, the flow of large rivers such as Koshi, Narayani, Bagmati, Karnali, and Mahakali, as well as their tributaries, is below the alert level. Furthermore, the division has stated that the water level in the Kankai, Kamala, Eastern Rapti, and Western Rapti rivers is also currently normal.