Rain possible next week, public urged not to panic
Summary
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged the public not to panic over possible rain in parts of Nepal next Tuesday. Officials said forecasts remain uncertain beyond a few days and asked people to rely only on official weather updates instead of social media rumors.
Key Points
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology says rain is possible in some parts of Nepal starting next Tuesday.
- Meteorologist Rajan Maharjan said social media rumors about a week of rain are causing unnecessary concern, especially among farmers.
- Officials said weather forecasts are relatively accurate for up to three days but become less reliable over a week-long period.
- The public has been urged to follow only the department's official weather updates.
