Precipitation to further increase in Nepal’s western region in the next two days
Summary
Rain is expected to intensify in Nepal’s western region over the next two days as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal continues to affect the country. The Meteorological Department has warned of flood and landslide risks and urged people to avoid unnecessary travel.
Key Points
- Most parts of Nepal are experiencing rain due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, with heavier rainfall expected in the west over the next two days.
- More than 140 millimetres of rain was recorded at the Archale weather station in Palpa in the last 24 hours.
- The Meteorological Department has warned of increased risks of floods, landslides, and inundation in areas receiving heavy rain.
- Weather conditions are expected to gradually improve from September 28 as the system weakens and moves away.
