Rain in Tibet trigger flood in Nepal, warning issued in three districts

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Kathmandu [Nepal], July 30 (ANI): Downpour in Tibet early Wednesday morning has triggered flood in rivers flowing in Nepal prompting authorities to issue warning in three districts.

The district of Rasuwa, adjoining the Tibetan side which was hit by a flash flood on July 8 had claimed lives of 7 with over a dozen still missing, after Lhende River swept infrastructure near Nepal-China border.

Heavy rainfall in Tibet earlier this morning has triggered flooding in the Trishuli River, raising water levels in areas around Uttar Gaya in Rasuwa and the Trishuli 3B Hub in Kispang. Authorities have issued warnings as water flow continues to rise in the Rasuwagadhi area.

Rasuwa’s Assistant Chief District Officer Dhruba Prasad Adhikari has urged “residents living in low-lying coastal areas to remain vigilant," citing the “ongoing flood originating from the Rasuwagadhi region near the Nepal-China border."

“The District Disaster Management Committee and local disaster res...

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