Inundation in Kathmandu Valley (Photo feature)

Kathmandu, Aug 8:  The incessant rainfall that occurred since last night has caused inundation in different parts of the Kathmandu Valley.

The District Police Premises Kathmandu has said Dhungedhara, Gaurighat, Guheshwori, Kapan, Samakhushi and Anamnagar, among others, have been inundated with downpours.

Senior Superintendent of Police Dan Bahadur Karki informed, "Heavy rainfall occurred since last night inundated many places in the Kathmandu Valley. Police teams are making people aware to stay safe in the places near the Bagmati and Manohara Rivers with regular patrol and miking."    

    
The inundations have badly affected public life. Waterlogged roads and schools have caused sheer inconvenience to the people.    
    
Police further said the downpour occurred in Budhanilakantha, Sundarijal and Nagarkot areas and flooded the rivers and streams in the Kathmandu Valley.    
    
The Weather Forecasting Division has already issued an alert to all people to stay safe in the places near the Bishnumati, Dhobikhola, Bagmati, and Manohara Rivers citing that there would be high water levels in the rivers till 11:00 am.    
    
Police teams have been mobilized in different places for public awareness and safety in the wake of floods and inundation, SSP Karki added.  (RSS)