Nepal issues flood alert due to heavy rainfall, rivers across country at high risk

Nepal's weather forecasting division issued a red alert, warning of heavy rainfall and possible natural disasters across the country. The alert has put 56 of Nepal’s 77 districts on high alert for severe weather, including heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

Sep 28, 2024 - 11:30

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Nepal issues flood alert due to heavy rainfall, rivers across country at high risk

The Department of Flood Forecasting Division in Nepal has issued a flood alert for greater than one regions following heavy rainfall, leading to rising water levels in a really extensive collection of rivers. The affected areas consist of rivers west of the Arun Basin (Sankhuwasabha District) extending to Banganga (Kapilvastu District), specially the Arun, Dudhkoshi, Sunkoshi, Bagmati, Narayani, Tinau, Banganga, and their tributaries. The department has warned residents to exercise caution as roads and houses have been severely inundated across america because of the of incessant rainfall.

In step with a press release, “A significant flood warning for the next 24 hours is in effect for the rivers west of the Arun Basin until Banganga Basin. Almost all monitored rivers in the region have exceeded warning levels, with many coming near critical danger levels.” It added, “Current observations indicate that Sunkoshi and Bagmati Rivers are already above danger levels and continuing to rise; while Arun, Dudhkoshi, Narayani, Tinau, and Banganga rivers have crossed warning thresholds and are escalating.”

The Department of Flood Forecasting Division in Nepal has reported continuous rainfall in the catchment areas of greater than one rivers, with additional heavy rainfall expected over the next 24 hours. The department warned that this persistent precipitation is likely to worsen the flooding situation and urged people to keep away from unnecessary commute, stay in safe elevated areas, and stay updated through news reports.

The weather forecast department has also warned of you may storms in a really extensive collection of parts of the Terai region, with very heavy rainfall expected in isolated locations within Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, as well as to in some areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Madhesh, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces.

Residents in low-lying areas were advised to be ready for evacuation if needed. For assistance, people can contact the Flood Forecasting Section on the toll-free number 1155, local authorities, or emergency products and services.