Kathmandu, June 29. The water level in the Koshi river, the largest river of the country, continues to rise following the incessant rainfall for some days.

The highest water level so far this year was recorded on Tuesday.

The measurement taken on Tuesday showed that the water flow in the Koshi Barrage is 126 thousand 505 Cusecs, the Barrage Control Room stated.

16 out of 56 sluice gates of the barrage have been opened in view of the rising water flow in the river. It is estimated that the water level will likely rise in the river with rainfall continuing in the mountainous and hilly regions upstream.

The local administration has also alerted the people living close to the river bank and urged them to take precautions. The administration also banned all human activities (such as boating, swimming, fishing and firewood collection) in the river.

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