PM Shah reminds everyone to pay heed to weather alert
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged the public and government agencies to stay alert and coordinate ahead of a weather advisory warning of heavy rainfall, storms and lightning from September 25-27. The warning covers several provinces, with special caution advised in areas at risk of flooding, inundation and landslides.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah asked everyone to pay close attention to weather alerts and prepare in coordination to reduce possible impacts.
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall, storms and lightning from September 25-27.
- Special caution has been advised for parts of Gandaki, Lumbini, Koshi, Bagmati, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, including areas around Pokhara and Taplejung.
- The department also asked people and authorities to remain careful about possible flooding, inundation, landslides and disruptions to road transport and aviation.
