Weather Department Forecasts Increased Rainfall Activity for Three Days, Advises High Alert

Kathmandu. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division, has projected an increase in rainfall activity across the country for the next three days and has advised to take high precautions. Issuing a special bulletin on Saturday night, the division stated that the rainfall will further intensify on Sunday and Monday.

The division has indicated a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall in some places in the hilly and terai regions of Koshi Province on Monday night. It has also forecast heavy rainfall in one or two places in Madhesh Province.

Along with the rainfall, there is also a risk of thunderstorms in various parts of the country. The department has urged caution as there is a possibility of thunderstorms in the terai regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, as well as in some places in Madhesh Province.

The division has requested everyone to stay updated with the latest information from the department to avoid potential natural risks associated with this weather change. It has been advised to proceed with work only after taking necessary precautions, as daily life, transportation, and agriculture may be affected by the rain and thunderstorms.

This year, the monsoon entered Nepal three days earlier than the average time. The monsoon, which entered Nepal through Koshi Province on Jestha 28, is currently active across the country. Although the normal schedule for monsoon to enter Nepal is June 13 and exit on October 2, the monsoon, which started a bit earlier this year, is showing its impact of rainfall across the country.