KATHMANDU, July 21: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has, through a notice, warned against a heightened risk of flash floods in several small rivers across different parts of the country.
The DHM has issued an alert for people living in riverside areas, urging them to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
Flash flood risk in several districts: DHM
The risk of sudden floods has been forecast in small rivers based in Jhapa, Udayapur, Gorkha, Lamjung, Jajarkot, Dailekh, Kalikot, Doti, Dadeldhura, Baitadi, and surrounding areas.
According to meteorologist Binod Parajuli, continuous rainfall has increased the risk for a sudden rise in water level in these rivers. Residents living in areas close to riverbanks have been urged to take necessary precautions against the risk of flooding.
