Nine Municipalities in Mahottari Face High Flood Risk

March 23, Jaleshwar. It has been disclosed that nine municipalities in Mahottari are at high risk of flooding. These findings were revealed during a disaster preparedness and logistics study consultation program held on Tuesday in the district headquarters, Jaleshwar.

Jaleshwar, Matihan, Manrajiwa, Loharpatti municipalities as well as Ekdara, Sonma, Samsi, Mahottari, and Pipara rural municipalities have been identified as facing high flood risk. Meanwhile, Balawa, Bhangaha, Aurahi, and Ramgopalpur municipalities are categorized as having moderate risk, whereas Bardibas and Gaushala municipalities have been assessed as low flood risk areas.

Suresh Sah Sonar, Chief of Jaleshwar Municipality, emphasized the need for collective efforts in disaster preparedness among the 15 most vulnerable local units. He stressed identifying high-risk locations within municipalities, raising public awareness, and implementing flood mitigation programs as essential measures. – Rastriya Samachar Samiti