Live · 22 Oct 2026
Rivers and floods in Nepal
Nepal's rivers carry Himalayan snowmelt and monsoon rain to the Ganges. Floods peak from July to September. Today's modelled flow at the main gauge of six major rivers, against the normal for the date and flood levels.
Flow today
| River | Gauge | Today (m³/s) | % of normal | 7-day max | 2-yr flood | 10-yr flood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koshi | Chatara | 1,651 | 97% | 1,651 | 8,109 | 10,718 |
| Narayani (Gandaki) | Devghat | 1,682 | 132% | 1,682 | 6,901 | 8,600 |
| Karnali | Chisapani | 1,495 | 142% | 1,495 | 5,520 | 7,623 |
| Mahakali | Banbasa | 588 | 121% | 588 | 2,597 | 3,462 |
| Bagmati | Karmaiya | 31 | 78% | 31 | 2,923 | 5,207 |
| West Rapti | Jalkundi | 135 | 227% | 135 | 1,945 | 3,453 |
Source: GloFAS v4 (Copernicus EMS / ECMWF) via Open-Meteo; normal and flood levels from 2004–2023.