Weather department urges public not to panic over rain rumours
Summary
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged the public not to panic over social media rumours of a week-long rainfall, saying any rain next week remains uncertain. Meteorologist Rajan Maharjan said people should rely on official updates rather than unverified posts.
Key Points
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said reports of prolonged rainfall circulating on social media are unconfirmed.
- Meteorologist Rajan Maharjan said rain may occur in some parts of Nepal from next Tuesday, but the location, intensity and duration are still uncertain.
- The department said weather forecasts are generally more reliable for up to three days than for a week.
- The public was urged to follow official updates instead of rumours, especially as farmers expressed concern.
