गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Narayani River crosses danger mark Nepal Narayani River crosses danger mark KathmanduPati September 24, 2020 File photo BHARATPUR: The water level in the Narayani river has crossed a dangerous mark following incessant rain since the last three days. It is estimated that the river’s water levels will continue to rise as rainfall continues in areas around the river. Chief hydrologist at the Narayani Basin Field Office in Bharatpur, Ram Bikesh Raya, said that water levels were at 8.08 meters at 10:30 am this morning, considered to be a dangerous level, with water discharging at 10,229 cubic metres per second. The water levels in the river were the highest on July 2, a new record set in 44 years. The levels then measured 9.91 metres at 9 am, and the water discharge was 14,779 cubic metres per second. Prior to this on August 5, 1974, the water level in the river had reached 10.1 metres, with discharge at 15 thousand 300 cubic metres per second. The increment of the water level in the river has had its effect on the Bharatpur Metropolitan City and Nawalpur areas. Metropolis Chief Renu Dahal said that people have been urged to adopt high alertness in areas close to the river. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Finance minister urges diaspora investment to boost economic growth Nabil bank wins Nepal’s best commercial bank award Nepal congress chief Thapa postpones planned India visit Nepal mandates National ID for digital wallet verification International rights bodies warn Nepal against political interference in Supreme… Nepal deports 47 foreign women over alleged illegal activities Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Public Relations for a Soldier