KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall since Wednesday night has affected Kathmandu Valley and most parts of the country, triggered by the influence of Cyclone Montha. Authorities have warned of rising water levels and possible flooding in several rivers.
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the flow of rivers in Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces is expected to increase significantly today. The impact of the cyclone is likely to persist until Saturday, and residents living near riverbanks have been urged to remain alert.
The department identified a high risk of flooding in rivers flowing through Taplejung, Sankhuwasabha, Solukhumbu, Tehrathum, Panchthar, Okhaldhunga, Khotang, Bhojpur, Dhankuta, Ilam, Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Udayapur, Parsa, Bara, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Siraha, Saptari, Sindhuli, Ramechhap, Kavrepalanchok, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Makwanpur, Chitwan, Nawalparasi (East and West), Rupandehi, and Kapilvastu.
It warned travelers to remain cautious, as sudden floods may occur due to continuous rainfall. Smaller and larger rivers in Bagmati, Madhesh, and Koshi provinces could rise abruptly, posing risks in major rivers such as the Saptakoshi, Tamor, Arun, Dudhkoshi, Tamakoshi, Sunkoshi, Kankai, Kamala, Bagmati, and Rapti.
The department said the cyclone’s impact is expected to last for at least three days, urging the public and local authorities to take preventive measures against potential flood-related disasters.
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