Nepal issues flood alert for Budhi Gandaki River, urges people to move to higher ground
Kathmandu: Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) issued a flood warning on Sunday, October 11, asking people to stay away from the Budhi Gandaki River as a large flood was expected from Chumanubri Rural Municipality-6. The authority's Flood Forecasting Section issued the alert at 6:40 am, urging people to avoid approaching the river up to Trishuli Dobhan and remain in high places until the floodwaters pass. The warning asked people to exercise caution and stay away from areas along the river that could be affected by the rising water levels. The alert was shared by the authority…