New Safety Rules Enforced for Vaishali River Boats

The Disaster Management Department has issued a detailed safety advisory for all rivercraft operating on the Gandak. Travelers must board only vessels displaying a valid registration number and confirm that the load‑mark is above water before departure. Boats found exceeding weight limits or showing submerged markers must be cleared of passengers instantly. Authorities also warned against sailing during adverse weather, transporting livestock on passenger boats, and navigating before sunrise or after sunset. Similar strict measures have been adopted by Gopalganj district to curb unsafe river traffic.