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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Nepal Disaster Authority issues fresh Bhote Koshi alert as river flow surges, flood threat grows

Kathmandu: Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Sunday issued an urgent public safety warning following reports of a sudden increase in the roar and water flow of the Bhote Koshi River.

Authorities have urged residents and relief teams along downstream settlements to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant.

In an official update posted on X, the NDRRMA cited alerts received from local authorities on the ground. The fresh warning affects three major downstream districts that were severely impacted by the catastrophic August 26 flash floods.

Communities near the Rasuwa riverbank, including areas near the Nepal-China border, have been instructed to monitor water levels closely.

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