Election Commission Assures Clear Weather Nationwide for Voting Day

Kathmandu. The Election Commission has stated that the weather will be clear across the country on the day of voting, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Amidst widespread concern over how the weather might affect the elections, the Election Commission has been continuously coordinating with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, stated Commission Spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai during a press conference held at the Commission on Friday.

Following discussions with the Director General of the Department, the Commission announced that the weather will be clear nationwide on the voting day (Falgun 21).

The Department, which has revised its forecasts based on data from the past 30 years, has now started making realistic forecasts up to one week in advance.

Although sporadic snowfall is currently occurring in various parts of the country, especially in Himalayan districts like Sankhuwasabha, the Commission concluded that this will not obstruct the voting process. Spokesperson Bhattarai stated that the Commission is receiving all-day weather updates through the Joint Election Operation Center (JEOC).

Spokesperson Bhattarai added that the new snow accumulating over the existing snow will not cause significant problems for voters trying to reach polling stations.