Narayani river crosses danger line with highest water level in 44 years

The water level in the Narayani river has reached 9.91 metres at 9 am today. This is recorded as the highest level after 44 years.

According to Narayani Basin Field Office Bharatpur chief, Ram Bikesh Ray, the water flow was measured 14,779 cubic metres per second at that time. Similarly, the water level was measured 10.1 metres and water flows 15,300 cubic metres on 5th August 1974.

He added that it was measured 14 cubic metres water flow per second and the water level was measured 9.6 metres in 2018.

The measurement of water level was recorded highest in 27 years at that time. The statistics show that rainfall was recorded highest towards the headwater of the river this year since 1974.

Ray further added that with these statistics, the water flow and water level is recorded highest in the river for 44 years. The river has crossed the danger line of the river which is eight metres water level and flow is 9,992 cubic metres per second.

Hydrologist Bikram Shrestha shared that the water level will remain the same for 5-7 hours. He added that the water level and flow will drop from Wednesday. According to him, the water level increased as the pre-monsoon began earlier this year.