Claim: The river levels rose by more than 5 meters shortly after the avalanche.
Verdict: Correct (95% confidence)
Explanation: According to PBS, water levels in rivers across the flood-affected region rose by as much as 9 meters in 30 minutes due to the surge from the avalanche. ScienceDirect reports that the upstream water level in the Sedongpu Basin rose by 11 meters, confirming a significant rise in water levels. ABC7 News also supports this, stating that water levels rose by as much as 9 meters in 30 minutes following the avalanche. These sources confirm the core proposition that river levels rose significantly shor...