Strong low-pressure system moving north-west: Weather office
Summary
A strong low-pressure system over northern Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh is bringing heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across much of Nepal. The Kankai and Roshi rivers are rising above or near warning levels, prompting flood alerts in affected areas.
Key Points
- A strong low-pressure system centred over northern Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh is moving north-northwest and is expected to weaken gradually within 24 hours.
- Heavy to very heavy rain has already fallen in parts of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki, with more rain and snowfall forecast across Nepal’s hill, Tarai and Himalayan areas.
- The Weather Forecasting Division has warned of possible extremely heavy rain in some places of Gandaki, Lumbini, Sudurpaschim and Bagmati provinces.
- The Kankai and Roshi rivers are at or above warning levels, and people in flood-prone areas have been urged to stay on alert.
