Department issues red alert as heavy rainfall forecast for several provinces
Summary
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued red alerts for 17 districts in Nepal as heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecasted, urging residents in several provinces to be cautious.
Key Points
- Continuous rainfall has been occurring since Friday night across large parts of Nepal, with 110.1 mm recorded in Birgunj, Parsa.
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall exceeding 200 mm is forecast for 17 districts, prompting red alerts.
- Residents of Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces are urged to exercise extreme caution, especially while traveling.
- Rainfall is expected to shift toward eastern Nepal by Sunday morning and weaken from Monday.
