The Flood Forecasting Division has said that the effect of the flood from Tibet can be seen up to Trishuli River and Budhigandaki Dobhan. On Tuesday morning, the flood from Tibet mixed with the Bhotekoshi river.
According to the department, a big flood has entered Bhotekoshi river under Trishuli sub-catchment of Narayani river watershed from Tibet area. The division said, 'It seems that there was a flood at 3:30 this morning at Rasuwa-Saprubensi water measuring center located in Bhotekoshi of this department.' According to
department, the flood reached Betravati around 5 am. According to the division, the flow has increased to about 2 and a half meters in Betravati center and is currently decreasing. Also, the department urged the residents around the banks of the Trishuli River to be alert, saying, 'Initially, the effect of this flood is seen to reach around the Dobhan (Benighat) of the Trishuli River, so vigilance is necessary till this afternoon.'
The flood in Bhotekoshi washed away the Miteri bridge connecting Nepal-China located at Rasuwagadhi crossing. 3 policemen, 9 Nepalese and 6 Chinese citizens working in the customs yard are without contact.
