Kathmandu-Amid ongoing heavy rainfall across the country, the Flood Forecasting Division has issued a red alert for 20 districts, including Kathmandu.

According to the division, there is a very high risk of flooding in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Sindhupalchok, Kavrepalanchok, Sunsari, Udayapur, Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara, Parsa, Sindhuli, Dolakha, Ramechhap, Makwanpur, and Chitwan.

The division also warned of a high risk of flooding in other districts such as Ilam, Jhapa, Morang, Dhankuta, Tehrathum, Panchthar, Bhojpur, Khotang, Okhaldhunga, Solukhumbu, Sankhuwasabha, Taplejung, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, Nawalparasi (East and West), Rupandehi, and Kapilvastu.

Similarly, moderate to high chances of sudden flooding have been predicted in small rivers and streams flowing through Kaski, Lamjung, Parbat, Syangja, Tanahun, Gulmi, Palpa, Arghakhanchi, Pyuthan, Dang, Banke, and Bardiya.

The Flood Forecasting Division has urged the public to stay alert and avoid areas prone to flooding and landslides.