Rain expected across Nepal on Thursday as cyclone weakens
Summary
Rain is expected across several parts of Nepal from Thursday afternoon as the remnants of Cyclone Arnab bring increasing cloud cover and a higher risk of heavy rainfall into Friday. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned of moderate to heavy rain, thunder and lightning, hailstorms and snowfall in multiple provinces through Saturday morning.
Key Points
- Cyclone Arnab has weakened into a low-pressure system, but its remnants are expected to bring rain to Nepal from Thursday afternoon.
- Heavy rainfall risk is expected to increase overnight into Friday, with alertness advised through Saturday morning.
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast moderate to heavy rain, thunder and lightning, hailstorms and snowfall in several provinces from October 29 to 31.
- People are being urged to follow regular weather updates and official advisories as the timing and intensity of rainfall may change.
