Incessant rainfall raises water levels in several rivers across the country posing flood risk

Kathmandu: Incessant rainfall has raised water levels in several rivers across the country, increasing the risk of flooding. The Kaligandaki River reached a seasonal high of 7.4 meters this morning, posing a flood threat to surrounding areas.

All floodgates of the Kaligandaki ‘A’ Hydropower Project have been opened. Setiveni Bazaar, at the junction of Parbat, Syangja, and Gulmi, faces a high risk of submergence.

Similarly, the water level at the Modi Beni station on the Kaligandaki River in Parbat is near the alert level and rising, increasing the risk of landslides and floods.

Likewise, the water levels in the Thulibheri and Sanibheri rivers flowing through Rukum West have risen significantly.

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, both rivers have crossed the alert level, with the Thulibheri River surpassing the danger level last night.

The water level at the Triyuga Gaighat hydrological station in Udayapur has crossed the alert mark and continues to rise, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported.

Residents in low-lying and riverside areas have been urged to remain cautious.

In Jhapa, up to 129 millimeters of rainfall was recorded in 24 hours in areas like Anarmani and Kechana. Sirens in flood-prone zones of Kachankawal, Bardashi, Gauriganj, and Kankai municipalities have been activated. Local authorities are on alert and have prepared for rescue and relief.

The Department forecasts widespread cloud cover and moderate rain with thunder across all provinces today and tonight, with heavy rain likely in parts of Koshi, Madhes, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim.