Bihar on alert as Gandak River water level rises, poses flash-flood risk; Chief Secretary chairs high-level meet

Special vigilance is being exercised in Bihar due to the emergence of a flash flood situation in the upper catchment area of the Gandak River in Nepal and the likelihood of a sudden surge in water flow, an official statement issued by the Disaster Management Department stated. Disaster management authorities said all necessary preparations are being made to address the potential flood situation in districts along the Gandak River. "A high risk of flash floods is forecast for the Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, Lamjung, and Tanahun districts (Gandak catchment) and the Dolakha and Sindhupalchok districts (Kosi catchment) in Nepal," it said.…