Dehradun, Aug. 27 -- Due to the severe flash floods in neighbouring Nepal and the continued rainfall, the administration in Uttarakhand's Kumaon region has also been put on high alert.

The Champawat district administration is closely monitoring the water level of the Kali-Sharda River, which flows through the Banbasa and Tanakpur areas, according to the Champawat District Magistrate Manish Kumar.

In view of the flood situation in Nepal and the ongoing rainfall in the hilly regions, surveillance has been intensified at the Sharda Barrage, river ghats and other sensitive riverside areas. Acting on the district administration's directions, police, SDRF and disaster management teams have been put on alert, with continuous monitoring underwa...