KATHMANDU: The Flood Forecasting Division has warned of a high risk of flash floods in the Kathmandu Valley and a moderate risk in 28 districts across the country on Monday.
According to a bulletin issued by the Division on Monday morning, water levels in small rivers flowing through Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur and Kavrepalanchok districts are expected to rise significantly, posing a high risk of flash floods.
The division also forecast a significant rise in the flow of small rivers in Taplejung, Jhapa, Dhankuta, Sankhuwasabha, Solukhumbu, Udayapur, Dolakha, Sindhupalchok, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Makwanpur, Gorkha, Lamjung, Tanahun, Kaski, Parbat, Myagdi, Syangja, Palpa, Gulmi, Chitwan, Nawalparasi East, Nawalparasi West and surrounding areas. These districts face a moderate risk of flash floods.
The Flood Forecasting Division has urged residents living near rivers and streams, as well as travellers, to remain alert and exercise caution.
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