Red Alert Issued in 20 Districts amid continuous Rainfall

Kathmandu-Amid ongoing heavy rainfall across the country, the Flood Forecasting Division has issued a red alert for 20 districts, including Kathmandu.

According to the division, there is a very high risk of flooding in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Sindhupalchok, Kavrepalanchok, Sunsari, Udayapur, Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara, Parsa, Sindhuli, Dolakha, Ramechhap, Makwanpur, and Chitwan.

The division also warned of a high risk of flooding in other districts such as Ilam, Jhapa, Morang, Dhankuta, Tehrathum, Panchthar, Bhojpur, Khotang, Okhaldhunga, Solukhumbu, Sankhuwasabha, Taplejung, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, Nawalparasi (East and West), Rupandehi, and Kapilvastu.

Similarly, moderate to high chances of sudden flooding have been predicted in small rivers and streams flowing through Kaski, Lamjung, Parbat, Syangja, Tanahun, Gulmi, Palpa, Arghakhanchi, Pyuthan, Dang, Banke, and Bardiya.

The Flood Forecasting Division has urged the public to stay alert and avoid areas prone to flooding and landslides.

Rain in most places across the country today: Caution urged

Kathmandu- According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, there is a possibility of moderate to heavy rain with thunder and lightning in most places across the country today. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather throughout the day today will be as follows

This afternoon: It will be generally cloudy across the country. There is a possibility of moderate rain with thunder/lightning in many places in the hills and Terai areas of Koshi Province, Madhes Province, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and Lumbini Province and a few places in the hills and Terai areas of the remaining provinces. There is also a possibility of heavy rain in a few places in the hills and Terai areas of Koshi Province, Madhes Province, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province and one or two places in the Terai area of ​​Lumbini Province. There is also a possibility of very heavy rain in one or two places in the hills and Terai areas of Madhes Province, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy in Koshi Province, Madhes Province, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province, while generally cloudy in the rest of the provinces. There is a possibility of moderate rain with thunder/lightning at most places in the hills and Terai areas of Koshi Province, Madhes Province, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province, many places in the hills and Terai areas of Lumbini Province and at some places in the rest of the provinces. There is a possibility of moderate to very heavy rain at some places in the hills and Terai areas of Koshi Province, Madhes Province, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province and at one or two places in the Terai areas of Lumbini Province including Madhes Province.

What will the weather be like across the country this week?

Kathmandu- According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division, the weather across the country for the coming week will be like this.

It seems that the influence of monsoon winds will continue throughout this week. This week, the low pressure line of monsoon is likely to remain north of the average location.

High hilly and mountainous areas: There is a possibility of heavy rain and snowfall at one or two places in Koshi Province, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and Lumbini Province in the middle of the week. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain and snowfall with thunder/lightning at a few places at the beginning and end of the week and at some places in the middle.

Hilly areas: There is a possibility of heavy rain at one or two places in Bagmati Province, Lumbini Province, Karnali Province and Sudurpaschim Province in the middle of the week and moderate to very heavy rain at a few places in Koshi Province and Gandaki Province. There is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall with thunder/lightning at a few places in the beginning and end of the week and at many places in Koshi Province, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and at some places in Lumbini Province, Karnali Province and Sudurpaschim Province.

Terai Region: There is a possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places in Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province, Lumbini Province and Sudurpaschim Province in the middle of the week and at one or two places in Koshi Province and Madhesh Province in the middle and end of the week. There is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall with thunder/lightning at a few places in the beginning and end of the week and at some places in the middle and at many places in Koshi Province and Madhesh Province.
Although there is no significant change in the maximum and minimum temperatures across the country at the beginning and end of this week, there is a possibility of a slight decrease in the maximum temperature in the middle of the week.

Compared to the average: This week there is a possibility of slightly more rainfall than average in the eastern region and average rainfall in the remaining places. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be above average in all provinces.

Caution urged as flood and landslides risk increases

Kathmandu – The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division has urged caution, saying that there is a possibility of thunderstorms and windstorms in various parts of the country.

Currently, a weather system has developed in the areas around Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, causing thunderstorms and windstorms. Therefore, the division has urged caution.

There has been very heavy rain in some places. The Flood Forecasting Division has issued a notice stating that the risk has increased after the water level in the rivers and streams increased due to the rain.

According to the Weather Forecasting Division, heavy rain has been measured in Lumle in Kaski, Mulghat, Triveni and Majhuwaghat in Dhankuta, Tharara and Dharan Bazaar in Sunsari, and Maipokhari in Ilam in the past hour.

Due to the rain, the water level at Kankai and Mainachuli hydrological stations in Ilam was around the alert level at 5:30 am today and is rising, so the Flood Forecasting Division has requested that high alert be maintained in the riverbanks and low-lying areas until noon.

In the last 24 hours, 182.2 mm of rainfall has been recorded at Maipokhari station in Ilam. Ilam Tea Garden, Kanyam Tea Garden, Jitpur, and Himali villages in Ilam have also recorded heavy rain.

Similarly, 195.6 mm of rainfall has been recorded in Triveni in Dhankuta and 173 mm in Majhuwaghat. Dhankuta Bazaar, Pakhribas, Mulghat, Dharan Bazaar in Sunsari, and Tharara have also recorded heavy rain.

Light to moderate rainfall has been recorded in the districts of Madhesh Province and Bagmati Province.

Heavy rainfall has been recorded in one or two places in Gandaki Province. Lumle in Kaski has recorded the most rainfall. Lumle has 162.6 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours. Yamjakot has recorded 134 mm of rainfall.

The Flood Forecasting Division has stated that there has been heavy rainfall in Lumle in Kaski and its surrounding areas in the last 1 hour and there is a possibility of more rainfall. Therefore, it has sent an SMS requesting people to be cautious as the small rivers flowing through the area may increase in sudden flow and landslides may occur on weak and steep land.

Buzhung and Khudibazar in Lamjung and Panchase in Parbat have also recorded heavy rainfall. Flooding has occurred at the Modi Khola Nayapul water measurement station in Parbat under the Narayani River Basin.

Similarly, the Department of Water and Meteorology has stated that there has been heavy rainfall in Bharshe in Tanahun and Sheragaun in Rukumpur.

Weather forecast for the next three days across the country

Kathmandu- According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division, the country is currently experiencing a general effect of westerly winds. Currently, the weather is partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province and mainly clear in the rest of the country. There is a misty/foggy situation in the Terai areas.

Weather forecast for the next three days:

2081 Magh 24 (Thursday)

In the afternoon: The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province and Gandaki Province and mainly clear in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light snowfall in one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi Province and Gandaki Province.

At night: The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province and Gandaki Province and mainly clear in the rest of the country.

2081 Magh 25 (Friday)

In the afternoon: The weather will be mainly clear across the country.

At night: Partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province and Sudur Paschim Province, while the weather will remain mainly clear in the rest of the country.

2081 Magh 26 (Saturday)

In the afternoon: Partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province, Gandaki Province, Karnali Province and Sudur Paschim Province, while the weather will remain mainly clear in the rest of the country.

At night: Partly cloudy in the hilly areas of the country, while the weather will remain mainly clear in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light snowfall at one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Gandaki Province.

Warnings and advisories for the next 24 hours:

There is a possibility of light snowfall at one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi Province and Gandaki Province, and there is a possibility of mist/fog in the Terai areas in the morning. As its impact may affect daily life, health, road and air traffic, it is requested to take necessary measures and precautions to avoid possible impacts.

What will the weather be like across the country for the next 3 days?

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division, the low-pressure line of Monsoon is currently located in the west and in the southeast part of the country.

At present, there is partial to general rain across the country. There is light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning in some places of Province 1 and one or two places in the rest of the provinces.

August 21 (Sunday)

Afternoon: Lumbini Province, Karnali Province and Sudurpaschim Province will be normal cloudy and partly cloud will be in other provinces. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places in the hilly areas of the country and a few places in the rest of the country.

Night: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and Lumbini Province and at one or two places in the remaining provinces.

August 22 (Monday)

Afternoon: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places in the hilly areas of the country and few places in the rest of the country.

Night: Partial cloud over the country. Chance of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at few places over Province 1, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province, Lumbini Province and Sudurpaschim Province.

August 23 (Tuesday)

Afternoon: Partial cloud over the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places in Province 1, Madhesh Province and Bagmati Province and few places in the rest of the region.

Night: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places of Province 1, Madhesh Province and Bagmati Province and few places of remaining provinces. Also, it seems that there is a possibility of heavy rain in one or two places of Province 1.

Warnings and advisories for the next 24 hours:
Partial to moderate rain will prevail across the country. There is a risk of landslides in some hilly areas and few places in the rest of the area as there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with hunder/lightning. Also, it is requested to take necessary precautions as the water level may rise slightly in the rivers and canals and the daily life/transport area may also be affected.

Today’s Weather across the Country

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division today, there will be partly normal rain across the country. Light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning is likely at some places in Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province, Lumbini Province and Sudurpaschim Province and a few places in the rest of the province. There is also a possibility of heavy rain with thunder/lightning at one or two places in Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Pradesh.

At night, there will be partial to normal rain over the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and Lumbini Province and one or two places in the remaining provinces. Heavy rain with thunder/lightning is likely at one or two places in Gandaki.

Due to heavy rains, there is a risk of soil erosion and landslides in the highlands. Also, it is requested to take necessary precautions as the water level may rise in the rivers and canals and the daily life/transport area may also be affected.

What will the weather be like across the country for the next 3 days?

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division, the Monsoon low-pressure line is currently located to the south. There is a partial change in most parts of the country. Light rain is falling at one or two places in Province 1, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province.

16 August(Tuesday)

Afternoon: There will be partial to normal change in the hilly areas of the country and partial change in the rest of the country. Light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning is likely at a few places in the hilly areas of the country and one or two places in the rest of the country.

Night: There will be partial to normal rain in the hilly areas of the country and partial rain in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in the hilly areas and one or two places in the rest of the country.

17 August (Wednesday)

Afternoon: There will be partial to normal change in the hilly areas of the country and partial change in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in Province 1, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province and one or two places in the remaining provinces.

Night: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in Province 1, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province and one or two places in the remaining provinces. There is also a possibility of heavy rain with thunder/lightning at one or two places in Gandaki province.

18 August(Thursday)

Afternoon: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning in some hilly areas of the country and few places in the rest of the country. There is also a possibility of heavy rain with thunder/lightning at one or two places in Gandaki and Lumbini regions.

Night: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in Province 1, Madhesh Province, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and Karnali Province and few places in the remaining provinces. There is also a possibility of heavy rain with thunder/lightning at one or two places in Gandaki, Lumbini and Far-West Provinces.

Warnings and advisories for the next 24 hours :

There will be partial to normal rain in the hilly areas of the country and partial rain in the rest of the country. There is a risk of landslides, and mudslides as there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning in a few places in the hilly areas of the country and one or two places in the rest of the provinces. Also, it is requested to take necessary precautions as the water level may rise in the rivers and canals and the daily life/transport area may also be affected.

Today’s Weather: Chance of light to moderate rain with thunder & lightning

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning in some hilly areas and a few places in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of heavy rain at one or two places in Province No. 1 and Bagmati Province.

Similarly, during the night, It will be cloudy in hilly areas of the country and there will be partial to normal clouds in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in Province No. 1, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and a few places in the remaining provinces. There is a possibility of heavy rain at a few places in Gandaki Province and one or two places in Province No. 1, Bagmati Province and Lumbini Province.

Weather forecast for next 3 days: light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division, there is a partial change in Province No. 1, Madhes Province and Bagmati Province and normal to complete change in the rest of the provinces, Gandaki Province, Lumbini Province, Karnali Province and a few places in the hilly areas of Far West Province, light to moderate with thunder/lightning. It’s raining.

11 August 2022(Thursday)

Afternoon: Partly to partly cloudy over the country. Chance of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some hilly areas and few places in rest of the country. There is a possibility of heavy rain at one or two places in Bagmati and Karnali regions.

Night: There will be partial to normal change in the hilly areas of the country and partial change in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in Province 1, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and at one or two places in the rest of the region.

12 August 2022 (Friday)

Afternoon: Partly to partly cloudy over the country. Chance of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at few places of the country and one or two places over rest of the country.

Night: There will be partial to normal change in the hilly areas of the country and partial change in the rest of the country. Light to moderate rain with thundershower/lightning is likely at few places over hilly areas of the country.

13 August 2022 (Saturday)

Afternoon: Partly to partly cloudy over the country. Chance of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some hilly areas and few places in rest of the country. There is a possibility of heavy rain at one or two places in Province No. 1 and Bagmati Province.

Night: It will be cloudy in hilly areas of the country and there will be partial to normal clouds in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at a few places in Province No. 1, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and few places in the remaining provinces. There is a possibility of heavy rain at a few places in Gandaki Province and one or two places in Province No. 1, Bagmati Province and Lumbini Province.

Warning/Advisory for next 24 hours:

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some hilly areas and few places in the rest of the country and heavy rain at one or two places in Province No. 1, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province and Karnali Province. , there is a risk of landslides and debris flow. Also, everyone is requested to take necessary precautions as the water level in rivers and canals may rise and the daily life/transport area may also be affected.

Today’s weather across the country

According to the Department of Water and Meteorology, Weather Forecast Division, there is currently a general effect of Monsoon air across the country.

According to the Meteorological Department, there will be partly to normal weather changes across the country this afternoon. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places in the hilly areas of the country and few places in the rest of the country.

Similarly, the hilly areas of the country will have partial to normal weather changes tonight, while the rest of the country will have clear weather. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain at a few places in Province 1, Bagmati Province and Gandaki Province and one or two places in other provinces.

Weather update for the next 3 days across the country

According to the Meteorological Department, Department of Water and Meteorology, the monsoon is currently having a general effect across the country.

At present, Gandaki, Lumbini and Far-Western provinces are experiencing normal to full-scale changes, while the rest of the country is experiencing partial to normal changes. Most parts of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Far-Western states are receiving light to moderate rains with thunderstorms and heavy rains in one or two places and light to moderate rains in one or two places in the rest of the country.

July 9 (Saturday)

Afternoon: There will be normal to full cloud cover in the hilly areas of the country and there will be partial to normal cloud cover in the rest of the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunderstorms / thunderstorms in Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and many places in the far western states and some parts of the rest of the states. Heavy rains are expected in Lumbini and a few places in the far western region as well as in Gandaki and Karnali.

Night: There will be partial to normal cloud cover across the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain in some parts of the country.

July 10 (Sunday)

Afternoon: There will be partial to normal cloud cover across the country. Light to moderate rainfall is expected in some parts of the hilly terrain of the country and in the rest of the country.

Night: In the hilly parts of the country, the weather will be partly to moderately cloudy and in the rest of the country, the weather will be partly to normal. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain in some places of Province 1, Gandaki and Karnali and one or two places in the rest of the country.

July 11(Monday)

Afternoon: There will be partial to normal cloud cover across the country. Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms / thunderstorms is expected in some parts of the hilly terrain of the country and in the rest of the country.

Night: There will be partial to moderate cloud cover across the country. Light to moderate rain is expected in some parts of Gandaki and Lumbini provinces and a few places in the rest of the province.

Warning and counseling for the next 24 hours:

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunderstorms / thunderstorms in Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and many places in the far western states and some parts of the rest of the states. Due to the possibility of heavy rains in a few places in Lumbini and Far Western Provinces as well as one or two places in Gandaki and Karnali, there is a risk of erosion, landslides and drift in hilly areas. Everyone is requested to take necessary precautions as the transport sector may also be affected.