Kathmandu. A warning has been issued of major flood in Budhi Gandak River in Nepal. Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has asked people to remain alert. The authority has appealed to the people living around the river to move to safe places. Also advised to avoid going near the river.
NDRRMA gave this information by posting on social media platform X. According to the post, flood water is coming from Budhi Gandak river from Chumanumbri Rural Municipality-6. In view of this, people have been asked to exercise caution. Officials have clearly said that do not go near the river until the flood water passes.
Avoid going near the river till Trishuli Dobhan
NDRRMA has prohibited going on the banks of the river till Trishuli Dobhan. The administration says that being near the river during flood waters can be dangerous. In such a situation, people should maintain distance from the river.
The authority has appealed to the people to take the warning seriously. Avoid going near the river or staying there until the flood water passes. Especially people living on the banks of rivers need to be more cautious. The authority has advised people to go to higher places. There may be a danger of water logging in low-lying areas during floods. In such a situation, it is important to stay at a safe and high place.
NDRRMA said that people should follow the instructions issued by the administration. One should avoid going near the river and keep an eye on the flood situation. If the water level is seen rising nearby, it is important to move to a safe place.
'Stay alert until the flood waters pass'
The authority has said that until the flood water passes completely, avoid going around the river. People should not try to cross the river in a hurry or go close to the shore. Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has appealed to the people to give priority to their safety. Till the danger of flood passes, stay in safe places at higher altitude and stay away from the river.
Even before this, floods in Nepal's Budhi Gandak river had caused huge damage. In September 2026, the Manaslu trek route was closed due to floods in Namrung area of Gorkha district. Two bridges were washed away in the flood. These included a suspension bridge built on the Budhi Gandaki river. Two hydroelectric projects were also damaged by the flood.