High-water mark in Saptakoshi river, all sluice gates opened at Koshi Barrage

Biratnagar: The water level of the Saptakoshi River has surged dramatically.This morning,measurements at the Koshi Barrage recorded a flow of 370,815 cusecs as of 10 am.

Earlier, the Saptakoshi Hydro Measuring Center reported that in response to the rising water levels, 41 out of 56 sluice gates at the Koshi Barrage had been opened.However, as the water level continued to rise significantly, all the gates have now been opened.

With water levels surpassing the alert mark and continuing to rise, the Center has issued safety advisories for residents along the banks of Udaypur, Sunsari, and the Saptakoshi River.

The Center illuminates red lights as cautionary signals: westward when water flow drops to 150,000 cusecs, eastward at 200,000 cusecs, and centrally at 300,000 cusecs.