Flood Forecast Bulletin: Major Rivers Stable, Small Rivers at Risk

Kathmandu. According to the Flood Forecasting Department's flood forecast bulletin at 8 AM on Thursday, the water levels of Koshi, Narayani, Bagmati, Karnali, Mahakali, and their tributaries were normal as of this morning's measurement.

Similarly, the flow of Kankai, Kamala, Babai, Eastern Rapti, and Western Rapti rivers has also remained below the alert level, the department stated.

Although no immediate major danger is apparent in the major rivers, there is a high risk of flash floods in small rivers in various districts of the country. Today, a significant increase in the flow of small rivers flowing through Palpa, Dang, Kapilbastu, Rupandehi, Sindhupalchok, Dolakha, Bhojpur, and surrounding districts is estimated. The department says there will be a moderate risk of flash floods in these areas.

In addition, a moderate risk of flash floods is also possible in some small rivers flowing through Ilam, Panchthar, Gorkha, Arghakhanchi, Kathmandu, Chitwan, Doti, Dadeldhura, Nawalparasi (West), Bardiya, and surrounding districts.

Looking at the forecast for the next two days, the risk of floods in small rivers is expected to continue. Tomorrow, Asar 26, the flow in small rivers flowing through Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Sudurpashchim Province may increase suddenly.

Similarly, the day after tomorrow, Asar 27, the flow in small rivers flowing through Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki Province may also increase suddenly, according to the department's bulletin. The department has advised everyone living in riverine areas to exercise caution and travel only after observing the weather conditions.