SUNSARI: All 56 gates of the Koshi Barrage have been opened following a sharp rise in the water level of the Saptakoshi River due to continuous rainfall.
According to Chief District Officer of Sunsari, Dharmendra Kumar Mishra, 50 gates had already been opened by 8:00 AM after the river’s flow reached 330,060 cubic feet per second. By 8:15 AM, as the water flow surged past 335,360 cubic feet per second, all 56 gates were opened to manage the pressure.
Authorities are conducting continuous monitoring of the river’s water level. A red warning light has been activated at the Koshi Barrage, and red flags have been placed as indicators of high flood risk.
The Saptakoshi Water Measurement Control Room has confirmed that the water level has exceeded the danger threshold. Given the increased threat of flooding in low-lying areas of Sunsari and Udayapur, CDO Mishra has urged residents living near the riverbanks to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
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