Biratnagar witnesses record rainfall

The eastern city of Biratnagar witnessed heaviest rainfall in the past one and a half decade, according to Kosi basin office.

The industrial town of the eastern Terai witnessed downpour of 223.5 mm in the past 24 hours.

There was heavy downpour the whole night, say reports. This has led to inundation of various villages nearby.

Even as other Terai districts had suffered from flash floods this monsoon season, Biratnagar had been spared that disaster. But on Thursday night, the city witnessed record rainfall. nepalnews.com sd Aug 03 07