Continuous rainfall since last night has caused rising water levels in the Bagmati and Lalbakaiya rivers, increasing the risk of flooding in temporary settlements and riverside communities.
Under the command of Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal, No 11 Battalion, Rautahat, base camps and border outposts in Santpur, Dudhyabhar, Bijaypur, Samanpur, and surrounding areas have been conducting public announcements via loudspeakers, urging residents in high-risk areas to move to safer locations.
Following the District Disaster Management Office’s instructions, 101 out of 128 households living along the Bagmati River in Bhotiyaghat, Ward No 1 of Brindaban Municipality, were immediately relocated to safer areas, according to SP Ram Hari Adhikari, head of APF Rautahat.
To prevent flood-related damage, the District Administration Office, APF, Nepal Police, Nepali Army, local authorities, and community members have coordinated to keep rescue equipment—including boats, ropes, and life jackets—ready for deployment.
High-risk areas have been identified along the Bagmati and Lalbakaiya rivers in Brindaban Municipality, including Bhotiyaghat, Kathariya, Maulapur, Rajpur, Gujara, Ishnath, Dewahi Gonahi, and Garuda. Security and relief teams have been deployed to ensure preparedness and facilitate rescue operations.
