The water level has risen in Saptakoshi River since Saturday night due to the incessant rainfall in hilly districts.
The water flow in the river was measured at 233,880 cusec on Saturday night, the highest this year. However, there is a fall in the water level on Sunday morning to at 198,985 cusec.
Twenty of the 56 doors of Koshi barrage have been opened after the rise in water level.
17.12°C Kathmandu
