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Nepal Issues Flood Alerts as Rivers Rise Amid Monsoon Rains
Nepal has received a lot of rain because the monsoon is active.
The rain has caused several rivers to rise.
The Sun Koshi, Budhi Gandaki, and Mahakali rivers went above their alert levels.
The Marsyangdi River went above its danger level and was still rising.
This could cause flooding near the rivers.
Officials warned people in parts of central, western, and eastern Nepal.
People living near riverbanks or in low places were told to be careful and find safe places.
One supplied headline mentioned 1,127 deaths, but the accompanying text did not explain that figure.
Authorities are asking people to stay alert in case water levels rise further.
Sun Koshi, Budhi Gandaki, and Mahakali rivers exceeded alert levels by 6 a.m. on September 2.
The Marsyangdi River crossed the danger mark in Lamjung at 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
Marsyangdi water levels continued rising, increasing flood risks along the river.
Authorities warned residents in central, western, and eastern Nepal, especially those near rivers and in low-lying areas.
Continuous monsoon rainfall, including in Kathmandu, was cited as the cause of rising water levels; one supplied headline separately reported a death toll of 1,127 without providing supporting details.
- Who
- Nepalese authorities, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Flood Forecasting Division, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, and residents in vulnerable areas.
- What
- Authorities issued flood alerts after three rivers exceeded alert levels and the Marsyangdi River crossed its danger mark.
- Where
- Central, western, and eastern Nepal, including the Sun Koshi in Sindhuli, Budhi Gandaki in Gorkha, Mahakali in Dadeldhura, and Marsyangdi in Lamjung.
- When
- The three rivers were above alert levels at 6 a.m. on September 2; the Marsyangdi crossed the danger mark at 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
- Why
- Continuous rainfall and active monsoon conditions have increased river levels and the risk of flooding.
Key facts
- Rivers above alert levels
- Sun Koshi, Budhi Gandaki, and Mahakali
- River above danger level
- Marsyangdi River
- Marsyangdi monitoring site
- Bhukundebesi water level monitoring centre in Lamjung district
- Marsyangdi status
- Its water level was continuing to rise, increasing flood risk along the river.
- Areas warned
- Central, western, and eastern Nepal
- Public guidance
- People in downstream, low-lying, and riverbank areas were urged to remain vigilant, take precautions, and identify safe locations.
- Uncorroborated supplied claim
- One supplied headline reported a flood death toll of 1,127, but its accompanying text gave no supporting details.
Sources
Nepal authorities issue flood alert after water levels cross danger, alert marks in major rivers
Nepal Issues Flood Alert As Water Levels Rise In Major Rivers
Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises To 1,127; Water Levels In Three Major Rivers Cross Danger Mark
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