Avoid long-distance travel from Friday to Sunday, suspend Himalayan treks: Met office
Summary
The Meteorological Forecasting Division has urged people to avoid long-distance travel from Friday to Sunday and suspend Himalayan treks as heavy rain and snowfall are expected across Nepal. Authorities warn of possible floods, landslides and debris flow, with the highest risk in Gandaki and Lumbini provinces.
Key Points
- The Meteorological Forecasting Division has warned of heavy rain and snowfall across Nepal from Friday to Sunday and advised against long-distance travel.
- Trekkers in the Himalayan region have been told to suspend trips and move to safer, lower elevations immediately.
- Authorities have issued a red alert for the Himalayan region and warned of floods, landslides, debris flow and rising river levels.
- Weather experts say the Bay of Bengal system is not a cyclone but could still bring extremely heavy rainfall in some areas.
