Heavy Rainfall in Western Nepal Increases Flood and Landslide Risk
Summary
Heavy rainfall in western Nepal has raised the risk of floods and landslides across Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has issued orange and red alerts in high-risk areas and urged residents and authorities to take precautions.
Key Points
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall has been recorded in western Nepal, with more than 208 millimeters measured at the Arjale weather station in Palpa.
- The Meteorological Forecasting Division says a low-pressure system over India is driving moist air into western Nepal, keeping the risk high for the next two days.
- Orange and red alerts have been issued in western areas, while yellow alerts remain in the east as conditions gradually improve.
- The weather is expected to clear across the country from next Monday, with only limited rain in some hill areas.
