Western Nepal braces for stronger monsoon activity
Summary
Western Nepal is expected to experience stronger monsoon activity with moderate to heavy rainfall and potential landslides and river rise, prompting authorities to issue warnings.
Key Points
- The monsoon trough is currently positioned around the Tarai region and south of the Terai in the east, favoring stronger monsoon activity in western Nepal.
- Cloudy skies and moderate to heavy rainfall are forecasted in the hilly and Terai regions of Lumbini, Karnali, Sudurpaschim, and parts of Madhesh and Gandaki provinces.
- There is a risk of landslides, debris flows, rising river and stream levels, and transportation disruptions in hilly areas.
- Authorities have urged the public to remain alert and prepare for weather-related hazards due to the intensified monsoon activity.
