Heavy Rainfall Expected in Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces
Summary
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Gandaki and Lumbini provinces from Friday to Sunday, with the possibility of extremely heavy rain in one or two places. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned of floods, landslides, and debris flow and urged people to take precautions.
Key Points
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and windstorms is forecast in parts of Gandaki and Lumbini provinces from October 9 to 11.
- Madhesh, Koshi, Bagmati, Sudurpaschim, and Karnali provinces may also receive significant rainfall.
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology says a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is intensifying and moving west-northwest.
- Authorities have warned of soil erosion, floods, landslides, and debris flow and urged precautionary measures.
