Cyclone Arnab’s impact on Nepal to ease from Saturday afternoon
Summary
Cyclone Arnab’s effects in Nepal are expected to ease from Saturday afternoon, with light to moderate rain, snowfall and strong winds reported across several provinces. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged people to keep following local weather updates as cloudy and unsettled conditions continue through Friday night.
Key Points
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology says Cyclone Arnab’s impact on Nepal will gradually weaken from Saturday afternoon.
- Light rain is being reported in several provinces, while some hilly and Himalayan areas may see moderate rain, snowfall, thunderstorms and lightning.
- Cyclone Arnab weakened into a strong low-pressure system before reaching Nepal, so its effects have been relatively mild.
- Roshi weather station in Kavrepalanchok recorded the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours at 50.2 millimetres.
