Up to 129 mm of rain in Jhapa in 24 hours

BIRTAMOD: Up to 129 mm of rain has been measured to have taken place in different places of Jhapa including Anarmani, Chandragadhi and Kechana in the last 24 hours.

As a result, residents living in coastal areas of Kachankawal, Bardashi, Jhapa, Gauriganj and Kankai municipalities have been urged to remain alert.

Sirens installed with the help of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Authority in Bhagdubba of Bardashi Rural Municipality-3 and Pindalbari of Kachankawal Rural Municipality-5 have started sounding.

A similar early warning siren system is also operational in Kuwadi of Jhapa Rural Municipality and Keybari of Gauriganj Rural Municipality-5.

Kankai Municipality Mayor Rajendra Kumar Pokharel said that the level of water in the Kankai River in the municipal area is high and the surrounding areas have been put on alert.

According to Jhapa Chief District Officer Gopal Adhikari, immediate monitoring of high-risk areas, rescue and relief preparations have been made in coordination with the District Administration Office, security agencies and local levels.