The Flood Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned of moderate flood risk in 17 districts today.

According to the division, water levels in major rivers including the Koshi, Narayani, Bagmati, Karnali, Mahakali, and their tributaries, as well as the Kankai, Kamala, Eastern Rapti, Babai, and Western Rapti, are expected to rise significantly.

The division further stated that small rivers and streams flowing through Dolakha, Ramechhap, Sindhupalchok, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Gorkha, Dhading, Kavrepalanchok, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Chitwan, Nawalparasi East, Nawalparasi West, Rupandehi, Kailali, and Kanchanpur are also likely to swell.

Authorities have urged residents in flood-prone areas to remain cautious and take necessary safety measures.