Narayani River approaches danger level as Gandak Barrage gates fully opened
Chief District Officer Jagadishwar Upadhyay says residents in several municipalities are being evacuated.
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Chief District Officer Jagadishwar Upadhyay says residents in several municipalities are being evacuated.
Park officials warn of increased flood and landslide danger in the Narayani, Rapti and Riu rivers.
Floodwaters entered settlements in West Nawalparasi, forcing the evacuation of 165 households to safe locations.
Around 78 households from Tharu settlement were moved to community centres and relatives’ homes after the Narayani River overflowed.
Stretches of the Prithvi and BP highways are among those obstructed after rainfall since 24 September, with day-and-night closures in high-risk areas.
Chief District Officer Ishwori Prasad Aryal says the flood discharge has reached 240,000 cusecs, below the 500,000 cusecs recorded in earlier years.
Ward Chairperson Navraj Vik and local youth helped move belongings to safety as river levels rose.
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