Kathmandu: Normal life has been affected due to the heavy rainfall taking place in various districts of Lumbini province, including Rupandehi, since last night. Heavy precipitation has been recorded in Rupandehi, Palpa, Nawalparasi, Pyuthan and surrounding places. The risk of flooding has increased in settlements close to the bank of Tinau River which has swollen following the heavy rainfall.
According to Tinau Flood Measurement Centre Butwal the water level in the Tinau river has crossed the danger mark and it continues to rise. People living in settlements near the river bank and at low-lying places have been notified to evacuate to safe places considering the risks of flooding in the areas. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has issued alert to residents of low-lying areas and settlements close to the river banks.
Meanwhile, roads have been blocked by landslides triggered by incessant rain at various places in Palpa, Arghakhanchi, Pyuthan, among the districts of the province. The Highway Security and Traffic Management Office Butwal said the Butwal-Palpa, Gorusinge-Sandhikharka and Bhaluwang-Pyuthan roads have been obstructed by landslides at different places.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall with lightning has been forecast in various parts of the country. Light to moderate precipitation accompanied by lightning is taking place at some places of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces and at a few places in the rest of the provinces at present, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy across the country today. There is possibility of light to moderate rainfall along with lightning at some places of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces and at a few places in the rest of the country.
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