Flood alert issued for small rivers in 35 districts

KATHMANDU: Small rivers in 35 districts, including Kathmandu, are likely to experience sudden flooding and pose risks on Sunday.

Issuing a bulletin on Sunday morning, the Flood Forecasting Division said small rivers flowing through Jhapa, Morang, Ilam, Panchthar, Terhathum, Dhankuta, Taplejung, Sankhuwasabha, Solukhumbu, Okhaldhunga, Dolakha, Ramechhap, Sindhupalchok, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Kavrepalanchok, Makwanpur, Gorkha, Lamjung, Kaski, Tanahun, Baglung, Myagdi, Rukum East, Rukum West, Jajarkot, Salyan, Dailekh, Surkhet, Bardiya, Kailali, Bajhang, Darchula, Baitadi and surrounding areas are expected to rise significantly on Sunday.

“There’s a moderate risk of flash floods in these rivers,” the division added in the bulletin.