The Meteorological Forecasting Division has warned of heavy to very heavy rain in several parts of Nepal today, advising people to stay alert against potential floods and landslides.
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division, there is high chance of heavy to very heavy rain in different parts of country. Currently, monsoon winds are affecting whole country. The department said that monsoon trough is currently located slightly north of its normal position, closer to Terai region of Nepal.
Right now, most parts of country are cloudy. Light to moderate rain is already happening in some places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Karnali provinces, and in one or two places of Madhesh and Sudurpashchim provinces.
Weather Forecast for This Afternoon
This afternoon, Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces will remain mostly cloudy. Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces will be generally cloudy. There is chance of light to moderate rain or snow with thunder and lightning in many mountainous areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki, and in few mountainous areas of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim.
Also, moderate rain with thunder is expected in many places of hilly and Terai areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki. Some places in Madhesh, hilly and Terai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim, and hilly areas of Karnali might also get moderate rain. Heavy rain is possible in few hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki, and in one or two places of Terai areas in Madhesh, Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.
Weather Forecast for Tonight
Tonight, weather will stay mostly cloudy in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini, while Karnali and Sudurpashchim will be generally cloudy. There is chance of rain and snow in mountainous areas. Many places of Madhesh, Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki, and some places in Lumbini, and few places in Karnali and Sudurpashchim will get moderate rain.
The department also said that heavy to very heavy rain is likely in hilly and Terai areas of Koshi and Bagmati, and some places of Madhesh. One or two places in hilly areas of Koshi and Bagmati might even get extremely heavy rain. Heavy rain is also possible in one or two places of hilly and Terai areas of Gandaki and Lumbini provinces.
Warning and Safety Precautions
Because the monsoon is very active and there is risk of heavy rain, the department has asked everyone to stay very careful. There are risks of landslide, floods, and soil erosion in these areas. This bad weather can also affect daily life, agriculture, health, tourism, mountaineering, and both road and air transport services.
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