The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has warned of heavy rainfall, thunder, and lightning across most of Nepal for Tuesday and Wednesday, urging the public to exercise high caution.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has advised the public to take high caution due to heavy rain and thunderstorms expected today (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday) across much of Nepal. This warning covers potential lightning strikes as well.
According to the authority, based on weather forecasts from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, moderate to heavy rainfall are possible in many locations within the hilly and Terai regions of all provinces, except for Karnali Province.
With continuous rain, there is an increased risk of flash floods, landslides, rising water levels in rivers and streams, erosion, and inundation. Therefore, residents living in at-risk areas needs to take special precautions, the NDRRMA stated.
The authority has specifically requested people living near riverbanks, in areas prone to landslides, and places that could be flooded to avoid unnecessary travel. They also advised to identify safe locations, stay prepared, and move to safe shelters if it becomes necessary.
Furthermore, all three levels of security agencies, local governments, volunteers, and other related bodies have been instructed to remain ready for rescue and response operations. The NDRRMA also urged relevant agencies to keep essential equipment like bulldozers, excavators, and loaders prepared along vulnerable highways and road sections.
For information related to rain and floods, the authority has asked people to contact 1155. For disaster assistance, citizens can use the hotline numbers 1149 (NDRRMA), 100 (Nepal Police), and 1114 (Armed Police Force Nepal).
Lastly, citizens are encouraged to regularly follow updated weather forecasts and warnings issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology and the NDRRMA. The authority emphasized that taking timely precautions is an effective way to minimize potential damage, as incidents of floods, landslides, and inundation are likely to increase as the weather becomes more active.
AI Disclaimer: This article was originally published on https://bajarkochirfar.com. It has been translated with the help of AI. For the best understanding and accurate facts, we recommend reading the original Nepali version.
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