KATHMANDU: With the incessant rainfall in the districts of Sudurpaschim, the water level in the Mahakali River has crossed the danger mark.

According to Parashudham Gauge Station at Parasuramdham in Dadeldhura, the water level in the river reached seven-meter mark. Water level above 6.80 meters is considered to be the danger mark.

With the rise in water level in the river, Mahakali river’s coastal areas in Dadeldhura and Kanchanpur districts are at the risk, officials warned. The locals on banks of Parashuram Municipality-6 and 7 in Dadeldhura and Mahakali River surrounding areas in Kanchanpur have been urged to stay alert.

The District Administration Office, Dadeldhura, has issued a notice asking locals to stay alert. A famous religious site at Parashuramdham is also at the risk with the rise in water level in the Mahakali river.

Though the water level in Mahakali river had swollen till Sunday morning, the water level has now decreased to some extent after it stopped raining in the afternoon.