Nepal today warned of rising water levels in the Bhote Koshi river basin, following the flood that hit the country on Wednesday. The government is closely monitoring the situation in the affected region.
The flood that occurred on Wednesday caused nearly 700 deaths in Nepal and the neighboring Tibet region in China. The high number of victims is mobilizing rescue and humanitarian aid efforts in the area.
Authorities are issuing warnings to the population living along the Bhote Koshi river, alerting them to the risk of further rises in water levels. The situation continues to be considered dangerous in the lower areas of the river basin.
