Precipitation to further increase in western region in next two days
Summary
Rain is expected to intensify in western Nepal over the next two days as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal moves toward the country. The Nepal Meteorological Department has warned of increased risks of floods, landslides, and inundation in areas receiving heavy rainfall.
Key Points
- Rainfall will increase in western Nepal over the next two days due to a low-pressure system from the Bay of Bengal, the Nepal Meteorological Department said.
- Heavy to very heavy rain was recorded in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces in the past 24 hours, with more than 140 mm reported at Archale in Palpa.
- The weather office expects the strongest rainfall activity today and tomorrow in Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces before conditions gradually improve from September 28.
- People have been urged to avoid unnecessary travel and remain alert for floods, landslides, and inundation.
