Monsoon Rains to Lash Nepal, Advisories Issued for Heavy Downpours

Hamrakura
Published 2023 Aug 10 Thursday

Kathmandu: Recently, diverse regions across the country have been experiencing rainfall. Presently, light to moderate showers grace certain areas within Lumbini province, while a few spots in the other provinces are witnessing similar conditions.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology highlights the current presence of the Monsoon air in Nepal and a low-pressure system near Vihar. The Monsoon's low-pressure front is positioned to the north, in proximity to Nepal.

Over the next three days, weather conditions are predicted to transition from normal to significantly altered across the nation. Today, light to moderate rainfall is anticipated in portions of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, with a few areas in Kosi and Madhes also expected to experience such conditions. Additionally, there's a chance of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in isolated locations within Kosi, Gandaki, and Sudurpaschim provinces.

Tomorrow, on Friday, the forecast includes the potential for light to moderate rain in Kosi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, as well as limited areas in the Madhes province. In Gandaki province, there's also a possibility of heavy rain combined with thunder and lightning at specific locales.

Looking ahead to Saturday, a comparable pattern emerges with projected light to moderate precipitation in Kosi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, along with select places in the Madhes province. Moreover, the forecast includes the potential for heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in isolated spots within Kosi, Gandaki, and Lumbini regions.

The department advises the public to take necessary precautions to prevent potential inconveniences, risks, or damage to various aspects of life, such as health, agriculture, daily activities, road infrastructure, and air transportation. This caution is especially important due to the possibility of disruptive events like rising river water levels, flash floods, landslides, and land erosion. 



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