PM Shah Urges Public to Stay Alert as Heavy Rainfall Forecast from Friday
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged the public to stay alert as heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecast across several parts of Nepal from Friday to Sunday. He warned of possible floods, landslides, debris flows and transport disruption, and called on people to avoid risky travel and follow official updates.
Key Points
- Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecast across several parts of Nepal from Friday to Sunday.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah urged people to take precautions, avoid highway travel during rainfall, and not travel at night if possible.
- The forecast covers parts of Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, with heavy rainfall also likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Madhesh, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.
- Shah warned that the rain could trigger floods, landslides, debris flows and inundation, and called on government agencies to strengthen preparedness and coordination.
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