Met Office predicts monsoon arrival in Nepal within a few days
Summary
The monsoon is expected to arrive in Nepal within a few days, while experts warn that despite a below-normal forecast, the risks of landslides, floods, and drought remain high due to erratic rainfall and climate change impacts.
Key Points
- Thousands of people in Nepal continue to live in landslide-prone and disaster-risk zones despite government warnings and reconstruction efforts.
- The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) predicts a below-normal monsoon in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region but warns of high disaster risks from intense rainfall bursts and rising temperatures.
- Erratic monsoon patterns increase risks of flash floods, landslides, droughts, and heat stress, complicating disaster preparedness and response across Nepal and South Asia.
- Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority is better prepared this year with standby helicopters, rescue equipment, and coordination among security and local agencies.
