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UP Villages Face Flood Alert as Nepal Rains Swell Gandak
Heavy rain in Nepal made the Trishuli River rise.
The extra water is flowing through the Narayani and into the Gandak River in Uttar Pradesh.
This caused more water to pass through the Valmikinagar barrage.
Villages near the river could face flooding, especially in low-lying areas.
The Rohua drain has already overflowed near Bhothaha.
Officials have told people to stay alert and keep away from riverbanks.
Police and rescue teams are checking villages and preparing to help.
An official said the barrage can handle much more water than the current flow, but the situation is still being watched closely.
Heavy rainfall in Nepal swelled the Trishuli River, sending increased flows through the Narayani into the Gandak.
Discharge from the Valmikinagar Gandak barrage rose from 99,800 cusecs Saturday evening to 147,500 cusecs Sunday afternoon.
Riverbanks came under pressure near Pathalhawa and Telphal, while the Rohua drain overflowed toward Bhothaha hamlet.
Authorities placed vulnerable areas in Maharajganj and Kushinagar on alert and advised residents to avoid riverbanks.
Police, revenue officials and disaster-relief teams were put on standby as officials monitored possible sudden rises in water levels.
- Who
- Residents of vulnerable villages in Maharajganj and Kushinagar; district officials; police; revenue officials; and disaster-relief teams.
- What
- Rising water in the Trishuli, Narayani and Gandak rivers has increased flood risk and prompted alerts.
- Where
- Along the Gandak River in Uttar Pradesh, including areas near Pathalhawa, Telphal, Khadda, Sevarahi, Sohgibarwa and Bhothaha.
- When
- Sunday, August 30; barrage discharge rose from 99,800 cusecs at 6 pm Saturday to 147,500 cusecs by 1 pm Sunday.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and recent flash floods in Nepal increased downstream flows into the Gandak.
Immediate Flood Concern
Current Situation Under Control
Threat to villages
Immediate Flood Concern
The rising discharge, pressure on riverbanks and overflow of the Rohua drain have increased the danger to low-lying villages in Maharajganj and Kushinagar.
Current Situation Under Control
Nichlaul Sub-Divisional Magistrate Siddharth Gupta said there was no need for concern at present because the barrage can handle around 4.30 lakh cusecs, compared with a current discharge of about 1.50 lakh cusecs.
Administrative response
Immediate Flood Concern
Authorities issued a high alert, urged residents to avoid riverbanks and prepared rescue teams because the Gandak level could rise suddenly.
Current Situation Under Control
Officials said they were closely monitoring the river and other water bodies and would act according to changes in water levels.
Key facts
- Affected districts
- Maharajganj and Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh
- Main waterway
- Narayani-Gandak River system
- Barrage
- Valmikinagar Gandak barrage
- Discharge change
- From 99,800 cusecs at 6 pm Saturday to 147,500 cusecs at 1 pm Sunday
- Barrage capacity
- Around 4.30 lakh cusecs
- Local overflow
- Rohua drain overflowed in the Sohgibarwa area toward Bhothaha hamlet
- Emergency response
- Revenue, police, relief and rescue teams were placed on standby
- Nepal disaster toll
- More than 700 deaths and around 2,500 people missing, according to one report
Quotes
Siddharth Gupta
Nichlaul Sub-Divisional Magistrate
“The discharge level has increased due to heavy rainfall in Nepal. The administration is closely monitoring the situation.”
CNBC TV 18
rediff.com
Sources
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