Water level rising in rivers around Kathmandu valley, appeal to be more alert

The water level in almost all the rivers and canals flowing through Bagmati and Madhesh provinces has reached the alert level. Coastal residents have been asked to be on high alert as the risk is expected to increase this evening and night.

Ashwin 18, 2082

Kantipur Reporter

Water level rising in rivers around Kathmandu valley, appeal to be more alert

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With continuous rains, the water level of the rivers around Kathmandu valley has started to rise. According to Hydrometeorology Department, Khoknama Water Gauging Station, Bagmati River has crossed the danger level.

Vinod Parajuli, a flood specialist of the department, said that the water level in the rivers around the valley is increasing and has asked to be very alert as there is still a possibility of heavy rain tonight. "The Bagmati river at Khokna has a danger level of 3.5 meters, but currently it has reached 4.2 meters. As this sequence will continue to increase, it is necessary to exercise caution  is,' he said . According to the

department, Roshi in Kavre, Manohara and Bagmati rivers in Kathmandu, Lalbakaiya river in Makwanpur have crossed the water level alert level. The water level in almost all the rivers and canals flowing through Bagmati and Madhes provinces has reached the alert level. Coastal residents are urged to be on high alert as the risk is expected to increase this evening and night.

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