Heavy rain continued to disrupt life in Nepal, with the swollen Bagmati River overflowing its banks and raising concern in low-lying riverside communities.
About Bagmati River:
It is a river that flows through south-central Nepal and northern Bihar, India.
Course:
It originates from Bagdwar, located in the Shivapuri Hills north of Kathmandu, Nepal.
From there, it flows south through the Kathmandu Valley, passing through cities like Kathmandu and Patan.
It is fed by springs and monsoon rainfall and a number of tributaries as it flows down from the Kathmandu valley floor and passes through the valley at Chovar.
It flows southward through the Shivalik Range, the southernmost range of the Himalayas.
It continues across the plains of Tarai into Bihar and then flows southeastward to enter the Burhi (“Old”) Gandak River.
It lies between the Gandak basin to the west and the Kosi basin to the east, forming a distinct river system across both countries.
The basin transacts three distinct latitudinal physiographic zones (Mountain, Siwalik, and Terai) of the Nepal Himalayas.
It is considered holy by both Hindus and Buddhists. The banks of this holy river shelter various temples.
Pashupatinath Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage Site): A famous Shiva temple nestled on an outcrop above the river north of Kathmandu.
Gokarneswor Temple: Located in the north of the Kathmandu Valley.
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