Heavy rain, landslide and flood alert issued as monsoon intensifies across Nepal
Summary
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a special monsoon warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall over Nepal, while authorities urge precautions against floods and landslides as the monsoon intensifies.
Key Points
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a special monsoon warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall across Nepal.
- Monsoon activity will intensify markedly over June 30 and July 1, with very heavy rainfall possible in several provinces including Madhesh and Sudurpaschim.
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority urged immediate precautionary measures against flood and landslide risks.
- Delayed monsoon onset has affected rice transplantation, with hopes that intensified rains will accelerate planting but with risks of floods and landslides.
