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Kosi River Swells Due to Nepal Rains, 22 Gates Opened at Bhimnagar Barrage
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 22 Jun 2026, 08:32 PM
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Heavy rainfall in Nepal's hilly regions has caused a significant surge in the Kosi River's water level, leading to the opening of 22 gates at the Bhimnagar barrage.
Continuous heavy rainfall in the mountainous areas of Nepal has resulted in a sudden and substantial rise in the water level of the Kosi River. This surge necessitated immediate action at the Bhimnagar Kosi Barrage.
On Monday, the barrage recorded its highest discharge for the year, with the water flow reaching 1.86 lakh cusecs. In response to this record inflow, authorities were compelled to open 22 out of the 56 gates of the barrage to manage the increased volume of water.
The situation highlights the river's sensitivity to precipitation in its upper catchment areas and the ongoing efforts to mitigate potential flood risks downstream.
On Monday, the barrage recorded its highest discharge for the year, with the water flow reaching 1.86 lakh cusecs. In response to this record inflow, authorities were compelled to open 22 out of the 56 gates of the barrage to manage the increased volume of water.
The situation highlights the river's sensitivity to precipitation in its upper catchment areas and the ongoing efforts to mitigate potential flood risks downstream.