The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned that small rivers across several districts in Nepal could experience flash floods over the next three days due to heavy rainfall.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecasted flash floods in small rivers across country for next three days.
According to the department, there is a serious risk of floods in small rivers flowing through districts like Panchthar, Ilam, Jhapa, Morang, Saptari, Sunsari, Bhojpur, Sankhuwasabha, Dolakha, Ramechhap, Sindhuli, Sindhupalchok, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, Lamjung, Tanahun, Makwanpur, Bara, Parsa, Rautahat, Chitwan, Nawalparasi East, Nawalparasi West, Palpa, Kaski, Parbat, Myagdi, Syangja, Kailali, and nearby areas.
Flood expert of department, Binod Parajuli, mentioned that there is high risk of flash floods in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Kavrepalanchok, and other nearby districts as well.
Weather Forecast for Today Afternoon
During the day today, there is a chance of light to moderate rain and snow with thunder and lightning in many mountain areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. Some mountain areas of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces might also see similar weather conditions. Many places in hilly and Terai regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces are also expected to get moderate rain.
Additionally, some hilly and Terai areas of Madhesh and Lumbini, hilly areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim, and few Terai areas of Sudurpaschim could see rain with thunder. Heavy rain is also likely in few hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki, and one or two places in Terai of Madhesh, Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and hilly and mountain areas of Lumbini.
Tonight’s Weather Forecast
Tonight, many mountain areas of Koshi and Bagmati provinces, and some mountain areas of Gandaki province may receive moderate rain or snow with thunder. Few mountain areas of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim are also likely to get rain or snow.
The department also noted that many places in Madhesh, Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki, both in hilly and Terai regions, will get moderate rain. Some areas of Lumbini and few areas in Karnali and Sudurpaschim will also get rain.
Furthermore, few hilly and Terai areas of Koshi province might get heavy to very heavy rain, while one or two hilly and Terai areas of Bagmati and Gandaki could experience heavy rain.
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