Moderate to heavy rainfall likely until Saturday, farmers advised to delay rice harvest
Summary
Two weather systems will bring medium to heavy rainfall until Saturday across many parts of Nepal, prompting warnings for farmers to delay rice harvest to prevent crop damage.
Key Points
- Two weather systems including a cyclone and low-pressure area will cause medium to heavy rainfall in Nepal until Saturday.
- The Meteorological Forecasting Division has issued orange and yellow alerts for several districts due to expected rainfall and snowfall in high hills and mountains.
- Farmers are advised to delay rice harvesting to avoid crop damage caused by the rainfall from Thursday to Saturday.
- Experts highlight the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in Nepal linked to climate change, emphasizing the country's vulnerability.
