Heavy rain threat looms from Thursday
Summary
Heavy rainfall may hit Nepal from Thursday as a Bay of Bengal weather system strengthens and interacts with westerly winds. Meteorologists have warned of potentially extreme rain in parts of Sudurpaschim and central Nepal, urging people to stay alert.
Key Points
- Meteorologists say Nepal could face potentially heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from Thursday as a weather system develops over the Bay of Bengal.
- The system may interact with westerly winds and keep the monsoon active longer, possibly until around October 2.
- Binod Pokharel and Sanjib Adhikari warned that some forecast models show very large rainfall totals and urged people to monitor updates and take precautions.
- The World Meteorological Organisation says El Niño is firmly established and could alter rainfall patterns and increase extreme weather risks worldwide.
