Kanchanpur: Water flow has increased in the Mahakali River following incessant rain in Sudurpaschim region since last night. The District Police Office, Kanchanpur informed that operation of large vehicles along the Sharada Barrage Bridge has been banned with the rise in the water current.
According to National News Agency Nepal, water flow was recorded at 126,792 cubic seconds as of 11:00 a.m. this morning. Spokesperson at the District Police, Sagar Bohora, said the water flow can further increase with rainfall likely to continue.
Restriction has been imposed on the operation of four-wheeler vehicles along the Banbasa Bridge on the Nepal-India border. Police informed that the movement of two-wheeler vehicles and pedestrians via the bridge, however, is smooth.