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FLOOD ALERT: Chure, Mahabharat range likely to experience flood and landslides

KATHMANDU, July 1: Through a notice, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued an early warning notice urging residents living close to rivers in the Chure and Mahabharat range to stay alert.
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KATHMANDU, July 1: Through a notice, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued an early warning notice urging residents living close to rivers in the Chure and Mahabharat range to stay alert.


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According to the notice, all rivers in both the range will swell and potentially cross its limits.  Areas at higher risks include Gorkha, Dhading, Lamjung, Kaski. “These areas could also experience unexpected landslides,” according to the notice.  

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