Nepal expects rain from Thursday to Saturday due to cyclone

Summary

Nepal is expected to see rain across many parts from Thursday through Saturday morning due to a cyclone forming in the Bay of Bengal. The heaviest impact is likely in hilly and mountainous areas, with a chance of heavy to very heavy rain in some places.

Key Points
  • The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rain across various parts of Nepal from Thursday through Saturday morning.
  • Meteorologist Rojan Lamichhane said the weather should improve after Saturday morning.
  • The rainfall is linked to a cyclone forming in the Bay of Bengal and moving toward Nepal from the surrounding Indian states.
  • Hilly and mountainous regions are expected to be hit hardest, though the Terai plains may also be affected.
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