Cyclone ‘Murasu’ forms in Bay of Bengal: Will it affect Nepal?
Summary
Cyclone Murasu has formed in the Bay of Bengal, but forecasts say it is unlikely to move toward Nepal or bring rain to the country. Meteorologist Binod Pokhrel says light rainfall in western Nepal today would come from a weak western disturbance, while shifting winds could later carry smoke from crop burning into Nepal.
Key Points
- Cyclone Murasu has formed in the Bay of Bengal, but it is currently not expected to affect Nepal directly.
- A weak western disturbance may bring light rainfall to parts of western Nepal today.
- Any rain in Nepal would be due to the western disturbance, not the cyclone.
- If winds shift, smoke from crop residue burning in northwestern India could worsen air pollution in Nepal.
