Two dozen villages at high risk of floods in Mahottari

JALESHWOR, Sept 28: Almost all rivers and streams in Mahottari district have been flooded, causing inundation at several settlements and land erosion. The incessant rainfall triggered floods in the Rato, Bighi, Jangha, Ankushi, Bhabsi, Geruki Kutmeshwori, Dholan and Marha streams.

The locals have been worried over the inundation.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that all rivers and streams in the district exceeded normal current, spreading alarm.

Chief District Officer Shiva Ram Gelal said that the settlements especially on the banks of rivers and streams were urged to stay vigil. He shared that over 24 villages were at a high risk of floods in the district.

"The District Administration Office has been coordinating with the offices of district security agencies for the rescue works in view of the flood and inundation," he said, adding that the preparedness was in place for it.

However, no human casualty and damage of property have been reported in the district so far, CDO Gelal added.

(RSS)