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 Nepal, Malaysia agree to act against syndicates affecting migrant workers Nepal, Bhutan discuss stronger climate cooperation in New York Finance Minister named acting PM as Shah heads to UNGA Japan pledges continued support to Nepal for flood recovery China extends aid for disaster-hit students in Nepal Nepali Congress urges PM Shah to sound alarm on climate… Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Forbes-listed billionaire Binod Chaudhary tests positive for coronavirus Hungry people out on streets, but the government nowhere to be seen Namrata is Miss Nepal 2020 Nepal Army’s Brigadier General Bigyan Dev Pandey gets promoted to Major General
