KATHMANDU, Oct 27: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast rainfall and snowfall across various parts of the country from Thursday, with the weather expected to intensify particularly on Friday and Saturday.
The weather is expected to be affected by Cyclone Arnab, which has developed in the Bay of Bengal. Issuing a special bulletin Monday, the DHM urged the public to exercise caution amid the possibility of heavy rainfall in some areas.
The cyclone in the Bay of Bengal is expected to gradually intensify as it moves northwest, eventually affecting Nepal’s weather and potentially bringing rain and snowfall.
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Weather conditions are expected to begin changing on Thursday, with rainfall forecast across various areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Madhesh, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, particularly on Friday and Saturday.
From Friday through Saturday, moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds is likely in many locations across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.
Likewise, the Meteorological Forecasting Division under the DHM has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in some locations in Lumbini Province. Moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds is also possible in some areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, with heavy rainfall possible at one or two locations.
The DHM has warned of the risk of heavy snowfall, blizzards and avalanches in the country's high-hilly and mountainous regions.
The DHM has also urged farmers to take necessary precautions, as the anticipated rainfall could disrupt paddy harvesting. Tourists planning to visit high-hilly or mountainous regions have been advised to check weather conditions before travelling and remain in safe locations during adverse weather.
Furthermore, as the rain and snowfall could lower temperatures and potentially cause floods, landslides, road obstructions and disruptions to air travel, the DHM has urged the general public and concerned authorities to make necessary preparations.