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With increasing rainfall, water levels at monitoring stations in Birgunj (Parsa), Gaur (Rautahat), Kalaiya (Bara), and Maheshpur (Rautahat) have crossed the alert threshold.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged residents living near these monitoring stations and along the banks of the Narayani, Bagmati, and Lalbakaiya rivers to remain cautious and move to higher ground in areas prone to flooding.

Continuous rainfall has caused water levels in rivers and streams across the Kathmandu Valley to rise. Rivers and streams including Bagmati, Hanumante, Manohara, Dhobikhola, Bishnumati, Nakhu, and Balkhu have seen an increase in water levels.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned that floodwaters may reach roadside areas and inundate nearby settlements, urging people to avoid traveling along riverbanks.

The department also reported that heavy rain with thunder and lightning is currently affecting most areas from eastern parts of Gandaki Province to Koshi Province.

Districts including Sunsari, Udayapur, Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara, Parsa, Sindhuli, Dolakha, Ramechhap, Sindhupalchok, Kavrepalanchok, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Makwanpur, Chitwan, and surrounding areas are forecasted to face an extremely high risk of flooding.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in various parts of the country from 8 pm Saturday to 8 am Sunday and has urged the public to remain cautious.

During a discussion on the monsoon situation and preparedness chaired by Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development, Kulman Ghising, the department’s Director General Kamal Ram Joshi said that special precautions are necessary as very heavy rainfall is likely.

Joshi stated that Bagmati, Madhes, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces are particularly at risk and urged residents living near rivers and streams in these regions to remain alert.

“There is a possibility of more than 200 millimeters of rainfall between 10 pm Saturday and 2 am Sunday in these provinces, so high caution is necessary,” Joshi said, advising the public to avoid unnecessary travel during this period.

According to the department, the monsoon is currently active across the country due to moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal.

Multiple highways across Nepal have been obstructed due to continuous rainfall, floods, and landslides, according to the Nepal Police. As of Friday 11:50 am, several key road sections remain fully or partially blocked, halting vehicular movement.

In Kathmandu Valley, continuous rainfall has caused flooding in Chandragiri Municipality, obstructing traffic heading from Kalanki toward Dharke and Makwanpur. Vehicles have been stopped in both directions.

In Koshi Province, the Koshi Highway has been completely blocked in two locations — at Bhotkhola Rural Municipality-4 in Sankhuwasabha and at Makalu Rural Municipality-3.

In Bagmati Province, several roads remain obstructed. In Rasuwa, flooding at Gosaikunda Rural Municipality-2 has completely blocked the road connecting Nepal to the Chinese border.

Landslides in Gosaikunda Rural Municipality (at three points) have obstructed the Pasang Lhamu Highway.

A landslide at Bhotekoshi Rural Municipality-4 (Chaku Bhir) in Sindhupalchok has fully blocked the Araniko Highway.

Another landslide at Khandichaur (Jugal Rural Municipality-8) has caused a partial obstruction on the Araniko Highway.

In Kavrepalanchok, a landslide at Roshi Rural Municipality-11 (Manebhanjyang) has completely blocked the BP Highway.

Additionally, flooding and waterlogging at several points between Dolalghat and Khadichaur in Sindhupalchok have caused traffic disruptions, with vehicles stopped in both directions.

Authorities have urged travelers to take precautions, avoid unnecessary travel in affected areas, and follow official updates on road conditions.