Locals of Tatopani VDC in Sindhupalchowk district are still gripped by fear of flooding although the water level in the Bhotekoshi River receded on Thursday.

“Incessant rainfall since Thursday morning has made locals fearful of flooding despite a decrease in the water level,” said Inspector Khum Lal Bhusal of Area Police Office (APO), Kodari. The water level in the Bhotekoshi has decreased although it is still above the normal level, he said.