{
  "id": 3573788,
  "title": "Flood Alert In UP's Maharajganj, Kushinagar As Nepal's Bhotekoshi River Swells",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/flood-alert-in-ups-maharajganj-kushinagar-as-nepals-bhotekoshi-river",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T18:40:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/flood-alert-in-ups-maharajganj-kushinagar-as-nepals-bhotekoshi-river-swells"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Uttar Pradesh's border districts of Maharajganj and Kushinagar, authorities have heightened their alert following severe flooding in Nepal's Rasuwa region. The Bhotekoshi river in Nepal has swollen due to heavy rains, raising concerns over potential increases in water levels of the Gandak and Narayani rivers in the Indian districts. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed deep concern over the loss of life and property in Nepal and instructed local administrations in Maharajganj and Kushinagar to prepare thoroughly and closely monitor the situation. The flood alert has been issued due to the possibility of rising water levels in rivers flowing through the border areas. Officials are being directed to remain vigilant as floodwaters in Nepal could directly impact river levels in parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh, particularly Maharajganj and Kushinagar. A helpline has been set up for Uttar Pradesh residents who may be stranded in Nepal, and arrangements are being made for quick response if the situation worsens.",
  "summary": "Lucknow: Authorities in Uttar Pradesh's border districts of Maharajganj and Kushinagar have stepped up vigilance following severe flooding in Nepal's Rasuwa region, where the Bhotekoshi river has swollen after heavy rains. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the loss of life and property in Nepal as concerning and directed the local administrations in Maharajganj and Kushinagar to make all…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}