Red flags and lights have been lit at the barrage as a sign of danger due to the increased water flow, and residents living near the river have been requested to exercise caution.
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Due to continuous rain, the water flow in the Koshi River has crossed 200,000 cusecs. The river was measured at 8 am at 176,305 cusecs. It increased to 209,840 cusecs at 4 pm on Sunday.
As the water flow increased, 28 of the 56 gates in the barrage were opened, informed DSP Hemraj Ghimire, spokesperson of the District Police Office. According to him, the water flow was measured at 3 pm earlier at 190,390 cusecs.
As the water flow increased, red flags and lights have been lit at the barrage as a sign of danger, and residents living near the river have been requested to be vigilant.
