Mardi River Water Level Exceeds Alert Level in Kaski

Kathmandu. The water level of the Mardi River flowing through Kaski district has crossed the alert level. The Flood Forecasting Division has issued a notice on Bhadra 1, directing the residents of the riverine areas to exercise high alert. According to the Division, the water level of the Mardi River at Lahachok water measurement center in Kaski has crossed the alert point and is still on the rise. As the water flow in the river is continuously increasing, the risk of floods in the lower riverine areas has increased. Keeping the risk in mind, the Division has appealed to the residents of the area to exercise high alert until Tuesday morning and stay safe. Those living on the river banks and in low-lying areas nearby have been informed to take special precautions.

According to the Division, the water level of the Mardi River at Lahachok water measurement center in Kaski has crossed the alert point and is still on the rise. As the water flow in the river is continuously increasing, the risk of floods in the lower riverine areas has increased.