KATHMANDU, Aug 14: All 56 gates swung open as water levels in the Saptakoshi River surge beyond critical thresholds.
This year marks a historic pinnacle in water gauge readings for the river. The most recent assessment conducted at 4 AM on Monday has pegged the water flow at an astonishing 462,345 cusecs, as reported by local authorities.
Water current in Saptakoshi River rises to alert level
Responding to the breach of the high-water mark, the Koshi barrage's entire complement of gates were opened during Sunday's late hours, as confirmed by statements from the district administrative office. In light of this gate opening, residents along the coastal stretch of the Koshi River have been urged to exercise heightened caution by the administrative authorities.
In the wake of incessant downpours across the nation since Saturday, virtually all of the country's waterways have swelled beyond their banks. The Meteorological Forecasting Division forecasts continued rainfall across a significant portion of the nation throughout the day.
