Cyclone Montha to bring heavy rainfall in 27 districts
Summary
Cyclone Montha is forecasted to bring heavy rainfall to 27 districts across Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces, raising river levels and increasing flood risks.
Key Points
- Cyclone Montha has developed in the Bay of Bengal and is causing heavy rainfall warnings in 27 districts across Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces.
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology warns of a high risk of sudden flooding in small rivers and potential hazards like landslides due to heavy rain and snowfall.
- Significant rises in water levels are expected in the Bagmati, Kamala, Koshi, and Kankai rivers and their tributaries.
- Heavy rainfall is forecasted mainly for Madhesh and Koshi provinces from Thursday afternoon through Saturday, with moderate rainfall in Bagmati Province.
