Water level rises in Saptakoshi, all sluices of Koshi Barrage opened

The water level in Saptakoshi river has crossed this year's highest mark due to the torrential rainfall in the eastern hilly districts.

DSP Raj Kumar Rai of the District Police Office, Sunsari said that all the 56 sluices of the Saptakoshi barrage have been opened after the water level crossed the danger level.

He said that all the people of the riverside settlements have been urged to stay on high alert.

The water flow in the river had reached 442,000 cusec on Sunday night. The water flow was measured at 439, 000 cusec on Monday morning, DSP Rai said.

It is considered as dangerous after the water level crosses 150, 000 cusec in the river.

A red light has been lit as a sign of danger at the Koshi Barrage, which is under India’s control.