Bay of Bengal cyclone to bring rain to Nepal from Thursday
Summary
A cyclone developing in the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring rain to Nepal from Thursday, with heavy rainfall possible in several provinces and the Kathmandu Valley. Authorities have warned of rising river levels, flash floods, landslides and snowfall in high Himalayan areas, and have advised farmers to harvest paddy crops before the system intensifies.
Key Points
- A cyclone named Arnab in the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring rainfall to Nepal from Thursday, with the strongest impact likely on the Himalayan and hilly regions.
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned of moderate to heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across several provinces from Friday to Saturday.
- River levels are expected to rise in basins including Narayani, Koshi, Bagmati, Kamala and Tinau, increasing the risk of flash floods and waterlogging.
- Farmers, tourists and the public have been urged to take precautions, harvest paddy crops early and avoid travel to high Himalayan areas.
