The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned that 20 districts across the country face a very high risk of flooding due to continuous heavy rainfall.
Currently, rainfall is occurring in Bagmati, Madhes, Koshi, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, with Madhes experiencing particularly heavy downpours. Rainfall is also intensifying in the Kathmandu Valley, according to the department.
The Flood Forecasting Division said that on Saturday, districts including Sunsari, Udaypur, Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara, Parsa, Sindhuli, Dolakha, Ramechhap, Sindhupalchok, Kavrepalanchok, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Makwanpur, and Chitwan are at very high risk of floods.
Similarly, Ilam, Jhapa, Morang, Dhankuta, Tehrathum, Panchthar, Bhojpur, Khotang, Okhaldhunga, Solukhumbu, Sankhuwasabha, Taplejung, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, Nawalparasi East, Nawalparasi West, Rupandehi, and Kapilvastu have been identified as high-risk districts.
In addition, smaller rivers in Kaski, Lamjung, Parbat, Syangja, Tanahun, Gulmi, Palpa, Arghakhanchi, Pyuthan, Dang, Banke, and Bardiya are expected to swell significantly, with a high possibility of flash floods. The authorities have urged residents of riverbank areas in these regions to remain on high alert and adopt safety measures.
