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Koshi river water level rises: All 56 gates of the Koshi Barrage opened

Posted on October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Sunsari — Continuous rainfall has pushed the water level of the Koshi River to its highest point this year. Heavy rain in the hilly districts has rapidly increased the river’s flow.

According to the Sunsari District Police Chief, the river’s discharge reached 330,360 cubic feet per second (cusecs), the highest measurement recorded this year. In response, all 56 gates of the Koshi Barrage have been opened.

A red warning light has been activated at the barrage as a sign of high alert. Officials said that a flow exceeding 150,000 cusecs in the Koshi River is considered dangerous, making the current situation highly sensitive.

To minimize possible risks, teams from the Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Army have been kept on standby, according to Sunsari’s Chief District Officer Dharmendra Kumar Mishra. He said that residents living near the river have been instructed to remain cautious.

Local authorities have urged people living in areas around the Koshi Barrage, Chatara, Paschim Kushaha, and the southern embankment to take necessary precautions.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology stated that the river’s water level could rise further if the rainfall continues. The administration has also prepared rescue teams and relief materials to respond to any emergency situation.

Caution urged as flood and landslides risk increases

Posted on July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Kathmandu – The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division has urged caution, saying that there is a possibility of thunderstorms and windstorms in various parts of the country.

Currently, a weather system has developed in the areas around Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, causing thunderstorms and windstorms. Therefore, the division has urged caution.

There has been very heavy rain in some places. The Flood Forecasting Division has issued a notice stating that the risk has increased after the water level in the rivers and streams increased due to the rain.

According to the Weather Forecasting Division, heavy rain has been measured in Lumle in Kaski, Mulghat, Triveni and Majhuwaghat in Dhankuta, Tharara and Dharan Bazaar in Sunsari, and Maipokhari in Ilam in the past hour.

Due to the rain, the water level at Kankai and Mainachuli hydrological stations in Ilam was around the alert level at 5:30 am today and is rising, so the Flood Forecasting Division has requested that high alert be maintained in the riverbanks and low-lying areas until noon.

In the last 24 hours, 182.2 mm of rainfall has been recorded at Maipokhari station in Ilam. Ilam Tea Garden, Kanyam Tea Garden, Jitpur, and Himali villages in Ilam have also recorded heavy rain.

Similarly, 195.6 mm of rainfall has been recorded in Triveni in Dhankuta and 173 mm in Majhuwaghat. Dhankuta Bazaar, Pakhribas, Mulghat, Dharan Bazaar in Sunsari, and Tharara have also recorded heavy rain.

Light to moderate rainfall has been recorded in the districts of Madhesh Province and Bagmati Province.

Heavy rainfall has been recorded in one or two places in Gandaki Province. Lumle in Kaski has recorded the most rainfall. Lumle has 162.6 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours. Yamjakot has recorded 134 mm of rainfall.

The Flood Forecasting Division has stated that there has been heavy rainfall in Lumle in Kaski and its surrounding areas in the last 1 hour and there is a possibility of more rainfall. Therefore, it has sent an SMS requesting people to be cautious as the small rivers flowing through the area may increase in sudden flow and landslides may occur on weak and steep land.

Buzhung and Khudibazar in Lamjung and Panchase in Parbat have also recorded heavy rainfall. Flooding has occurred at the Modi Khola Nayapul water measurement station in Parbat under the Narayani River Basin.

Similarly, the Department of Water and Meteorology has stated that there has been heavy rainfall in Bharshe in Tanahun and Sheragaun in Rukumpur.

Weather forecast for the next three days across the country

Posted on February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Kathmandu- According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division, the country is currently experiencing a general effect of westerly winds. Currently, the weather is partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province and mainly clear in the rest of the country. There is a misty/foggy situation in the Terai areas.

Weather forecast for the next three days:

2081 Magh 24 (Thursday)

In the afternoon: The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province and Gandaki Province and mainly clear in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light snowfall in one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi Province and Gandaki Province.

At night: The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province and Gandaki Province and mainly clear in the rest of the country.

2081 Magh 25 (Friday)

In the afternoon: The weather will be mainly clear across the country.

At night: Partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province and Sudur Paschim Province, while the weather will remain mainly clear in the rest of the country.

2081 Magh 26 (Saturday)

In the afternoon: Partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province, Gandaki Province, Karnali Province and Sudur Paschim Province, while the weather will remain mainly clear in the rest of the country.

At night: Partly cloudy in the hilly areas of the country, while the weather will remain mainly clear in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light snowfall at one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Gandaki Province.

Warnings and advisories for the next 24 hours:

There is a possibility of light snowfall at one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi Province and Gandaki Province, and there is a possibility of mist/fog in the Terai areas in the morning. As its impact may affect daily life, health, road and air traffic, it is requested to take necessary measures and precautions to avoid possible impacts.

Weather forecast for the next three days

Posted on February 2, 2025February 2, 2025 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division, there is a general influence of westerly winds in the country. Currently, the weather is partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province, including Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province, and mainly clear in the rest of the country. There is fog in many places in the Terai.

2081 Magh 20 (Sunday)

In the afternoon: the hilly areas of Koshi Province will be partly cloudy, while the weather will be mainly clear in the rest of the country.

At night: the hilly areas of Koshi Province will be partly cloudy, while the weather will be mainly clear in the rest of the country.

2081 Magh 21 (Monday)

In the afternoon: the hilly areas of Koshi Province will be partly cloudy, while the weather will be mainly clear in the rest of the country.

At night: The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Sudurpaschim Province, Karnali Province, Lumbini Province and Koshi Province, while the rest of the region will be mainly clear.

2081 Magh 22 (Tuesday)

In the afternoon: The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in the hilly areas of Sudurpaschim Province, Karnali Province, Lumbini Province and Gandaki Province, while the rest of the region will be partly cloudy to mainly clear. There is a possibility of light rain in the hilly areas of Sudurpaschim Province and Karnali Province, including Lumbini Province and Gandaki Province. There is a possibility of light snowfall in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Sudurpaschim Province, Karnali Province and Gandaki Province.

At night: The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in the hilly areas of Sudurpaschim Province, Karnali Province and Gandaki Province, while the rest of the region will be partly cloudy to mainly clear. There is a possibility of light rain in the hilly areas of Sudurpaschim Province and Karnali Province, including Gandaki Province. There is a possibility of light snowfall in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Sudurpaschim Province, Karnali Province, including Gandaki Province.

Warning/Advisory for next 24 hours:

There is a possibility of mist/fog in some places in the Terai and Valley of the country in the morning, which may affect daily life, agriculture, health, transport and air flights, so it is requested to take necessary precautions.

Weather changes in Kathmandu: Minimum temperature rises sharply

Posted on January 26, 2025January 26, 2025 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Kathmandu- The weather in Kathmandu Valley has been cloudy since morning and the minimum temperature in Kathmandu Valley has risen sharply today.

According to Meteorologist Hari Prasad Dahal of the Weather Forecasting Division, the weather has changed since morning due to clouds in the sky over Kathmandu.

‘Clouds have developed due to local winds,’ he said, ‘but these are not clouds that will cause rain.’According to him, the weather in Kathmandu Valley today is likely to be partly cloudy .

‘There is a possibility of clouds decreasing slightly in the after noon and sunshine,’ he said, ‘There is no possibility of rain in Kathmandu today.’ According tohim the minimum temperature in the valley was measured at 7.8 degrees Celsius at 5:45 am today.

The minimum temperature in the Kathmandu Valley yesterday, was 4.8 degrees Celsius.

The maximum temperature in the valley today is expected to be between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature in Kathmandu yesterday was 20.5 degrees Celsius.

On the contrary, if the weather is clear during the day, the maximum temperature increases, while if the sky is covered with clouds, the maximum temperature decreases due to the lack of sunlight.

Weather update for the next 3 days

Posted on May 7, 2022May 7, 2022 by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

According to the Meteorological Department, Department of Water and Meteorology, Nepal currently has a combined effect of local wind, western low pressure system and low pressure system from Madhya Pradesh to Tamil Nadu, India.

Currently, there is partial to general change across the country. Light rain is falling in one or two places of Madhesh Pradesh and Lumbini Pradesh.

May 7, 2022 (Saturday)

Afternoon: There will be partial to normal cloud cover across the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thundershowers / thunderstorms in a few places in Province 1, Madhesh Pradesh, Bagmati Pradesh and Gandaki Pradesh and in the rest of the state.

Night: There will be partial to moderate cloud cover in the hilly terrain of the rest of the province including Province 1 and there will be partial cloud cover in the rest of the land. There is a possibility of light rain with thunder / lightning in a few places in Province 1, Madhesh Pradesh and Bagmati Pradesh.

May 8, 2022 (Sunday)

Afternoon: There will be partial to normal cloud cover across the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder / lightning in a few places in Province 1, Madhesh Pradesh, Bagmati Pradesh and Gandaki Pradesh and in one or two places in the rest of the country.

Night: There will be partial to normal cloud cover in the hilly areas of the country and there will be partial cloud cover in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light rain with thunder / lightning in one or two places in the hilly areas of the country.

May 9, 2022 (Monday)

Afternoon: There will be partial to normal cloud cover across the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder / lightning in some places of Province 1, Madhesh Pradesh, Bagmati Pradesh and Gandaki Pradesh and a few places in the rest of the country.

Night: There will be partial to normal cloud cover across the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder / lightning in a few places in Province 1, Madhesh Pradesh, Bagmati Pradesh, Gandaki Pradesh and Far West Pradesh and in one or two places of the rest of the country.

Warning advisory for the next 24 hours
All are requested to take necessary precautions as there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder / lightning in one or two places in a few places of Province 1, Madhesh Pradesh, Bagmati Pradesh and Gandaki Pradesh and in the rest of the state.

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