6 days ago
Nepal Authorities Ease Fears of Major Bhotekoshi-Trishuli Flood
Nepal was worried that a very large flood might come through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli areas.
The worry began after reports from China about a blocked river and flooding.
On Wednesday, officials told people to stay away from rivers and move somewhere safer.
By Thursday morning, officials said they had no reliable sign of another major flood.
They said rain could still make the rivers rise somewhat.
Officials asked people not to believe unverified rumours.
Nepal is still having monsoon weather, so rain and lightning are expected in many places.
Some areas could receive very heavy rain, so people should remain careful and follow official updates.
Nepal’s Flood Forecasting Division said it has no reliable information indicating another major flood is imminent.
The warning followed reports from China that a river blockage had partially broken, causing flooding.
Officials said river levels could rise somewhat because of rainfall but urged people not to panic over rumours.
Monsoon conditions are bringing generally cloudy weather and rain across much of Nepal.
Heavy rain remains possible in parts of Koshi, Karnali, Sudurpaschim, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces.
- Who
- Nepal’s Flood Forecasting Division and Meteorological Forecasting Division, along with local residents and authorities.
- What
- Officials revised an earlier warning, saying there is no reliable information about another major Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flood, although rainfall could raise river levels.
- Where
- The main concern is the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli areas of Nepal, while rain risks remain across several provinces.
- When
- The initial warning was issued Wednesday afternoon, and the updated assessment was released Thursday morning.
- Why
- The warning followed information from China about a river blockage that partially broke and caused flooding; continuing monsoon rainfall remains a separate risk.
Key facts
- Initial warning
- Issued around 1:30 pm Wednesday, advising people to avoid rivers and move to safer places.
- Current flood assessment
- Officials said there is currently no reliable information about another major flood.
- Possible river change
- River flow may increase somewhat because of rainfall in the area.
- Weather pattern
- Nepal remains under monsoon influence, with the monsoon low-pressure line near its average position.
- Rainfall outlook
- Generally cloudy conditions and moderate rain with lightning are expected in many parts of Nepal.
- Heavy-rain areas
- Heavy rain is possible in parts of Koshi, Karnali, Sudurpaschim, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini.
- Public communication
- Major changes will be communicated through SMS and other available channels, with authorities coordinating near the border.
Quotes
Flood Forecasting Division
Nepal’s government division responsible for flood forecasting and warnings
“Based on the information received so far and the initial analysis, the river flow may increase somewhat because of rainfall in the area, but there is currently no reliable information about another major flood”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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