Eight-day forecast shows no heavy rain, favorable for paddy harvest
Summary
Nepal is unlikely to receive heavy or very heavy rainfall over the next eight days, giving farmers a favorable window to harvest paddy. Light rain is expected in many areas, with heavier chances mainly in the hilly regions of eastern, central and western Nepal.
Key Points
- Meteorologist Binod Pokharel said the eight-day forecast from October 2 to 9 shows no heavy or very heavy rainfall across Nepal.
- Light rain is likely in many parts of the country on October 2 and 3, with rainfall increasing slightly in eastern and central hilly areas on October 4 and 5.
- The main rainfall area is expected to shift to the hilly and mountainous regions of western Nepal on October 6 and 7, while the Tarai should get comparatively less rain.
- The forecast suggests farmers can safely plan paddy harvesting and other agricultural work by choosing suitable days based on district-level weather updates.
