Kathmandu: Rainfall and snowfall are expected from today until Saturday, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The department has warned that a powerful cyclone, named ‘Arnab’, which has developed over the Bay of Bengal, could bring rain and snow to various parts of Nepal.
The weather has begun to change under the influence of a weather system moving towards Nepal from India. According to the department, several parts of the country are at risk of rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and hail, while snowfall is likely in mountainous areas.
Moderate rainfall is expected this afternoon, with heavy rain and snowfall possible in some areas from this evening until Saturday. Weather expert Ujjwal Upadhyaya said rainfall would begin in various parts of the country this evening and intensify tomorrow.
According to the latest weather bulletin issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, heavy rainfall and snowfall are expected in some parts of the country from this evening until Saturday. Weather conditions are forecast to improve from Sunday.
Many parts of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces may experience moderate rainfall and snowfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Similarly, many areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces are likely to receive moderate rainfall and snowfall, with thunderstorms, lightning and hail also possible.
The department has warned that heavy rainfall and snowfall are possible in a few locations in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces. One or two locations in the mountainous and hilly areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces could also experience heavy rainfall and snowfall.
Meteorologists have advised farmers to avoid harvesting paddy until Saturday, urged people not to venture into high-altitude mountainous areas, and recommended staying in safe locations. They have also advised the public to avoid non-essential travel until the adverse weather conditions subside.