Cyclone Arnab brings cold weather, rain and snow forecast through Saturday
Summary
Cyclone Arnab is bringing cloudy skies, colder temperatures, rain and snowfall across Nepal through Saturday, with some areas in Koshi, Madhesh and other provinces likely to see heavy precipitation. Officials say the system has weakened and is unlikely to cause major damage in Nepal, though it may affect travel, crops and a Nepal Premier League match.
Key Points
- Nepal started feeling the effects of Cyclone Arnab on Thursday, with cloudy skies, light rain or snowfall in parts of the Himalayas and colder weather nationwide.
- The Meteorological Forecasting Division says light to moderate rain is expected from Thursday night through Saturday, with some places likely to receive heavy rainfall or snowfall.
- Officials say the cyclone has weakened and is unlikely to cause major damage in Nepal, but it could still affect paddy crops, commuters, trekkers and Friday’s Nepal Premier League match.
- The weather is expected to improve from Sunday onwards.
