Kathmandu— The Flood Forecasting Division has issued a warning about the risk of flash floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems today, as well as in numerous other rivers and streams flowing through various districts. Saraswati Bista, a flood expert at the Centre of Hydrology and Water Resources Research, stated that rising water levels are expected due to ongoing precipitation and potential further rainfall upstream.

Risk Areas

The risk extends across multiple districts including Taplejung, Panchthar, Tehrathum, Sankhuwasabha, Dhankuta, Bhojpur, Solukhumbu, Okhaldhunga, Khotang, Udayapur, Dolakha, Ramechhap, Sindhuli, Sindhupalchok, Kavrepalanchok, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Dhading, Makawanpur, Chitwan, Gorkha, Tanahu, Lamjung, Manang, Mustang, Myagdi, Kaski, Syangja, Parbat, and Dolpa. The Flood Forecasting Division has advised residents in these areas to remain highly alert.

Additional Warnings

The division also warned of significant water level increases and a medium risk of sudden floods in smaller rivers across districts such as Rukum East, Rukum West, Salyan, Jajarkot, Surkhet, Dailekh, Kalikot, Mugu, Humla, Jumla, Achham, Bajhang, Bajura, Dadeldhura, Baitadi, Darchula, and Kanchanpur. The public is urged to stay alert while traveling along riverbanks or living in coastal areas.

(With inputs from RN)

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