- Heavy rainfall in Nepal is feeding the Kosi and Gandak rivers, which are currently under close watch in the affected regions of Bihar, including Araria and Kishanganj.
- The Gandak river basin is currently under monitoring by the Central Water Commission due to flood situations in Bihar, with the river flowing through Uttar Pradesh.
Cross-border flooding from the Himalayan river system affects the Gandak basin, which CWC identifies as transboundary.
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Updated Sep 10
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Cross-border flooding from the Himalayan river system affects the Gandak basin, which CWC identifies as transboundary.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Rising water levels due to torrential rainfall in Nepal are affecting low-lying areas of West Champaran in Bihar, linked to the Gandak river basin.Sub-event
CWC identifies Gandak as transboundary; ICIMOD hydrologist monitors the situation.1 source
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- Water flows from Nepal into the Gandak river basin, and India is assisting tourists affected by the floods.
- Upper catchment areas of the Gandak River in Nepal are experiencing flash floods.
- Flash floods in Nepal are affecting the Gandak River system, prompting official inspection of the border barrage.
- Flooding in Nepal is impacting Bihar through shared river systems, involving the Hindu Kush Himalaya region and ICIMOD.
- Flooding originated in China, affecting Nepal due to the shared transboundary river basins of the two countries.