Kathmandu. Cyclone ‘Arnab’, which developed in the Bay of Bengal, has made landfall in Andhra Pradesh, India. Due to its effect, there are clouds in some parts of Nepal.
According to the update up to 1:15 pm on Wednesday (November 11), the partial effect of the cyclone has started to be seen in Nepal. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has informed that the cyclone will weaken and approach Nepal through the interior of India till next Saturday.
According to Binu Maharjan, a meteorologist of the weather forecast division under the department, the cyclone will gradually weaken after entering the land. It is estimated that this system will arrive around Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in India, which are close to Nepal, by the 13th of October.
At present, there are clouds in Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, while light rain has also occurred in one or two places of Lumbini province in the morning. Due to the impact of the cyclone, the weather will remain changeable across the country today and there is a possibility of light rain at one or two places in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces.
According to the department, the amount and range of rain will increase from tomorrow to Saturday. Moderate rainfall is likely to occur in most parts of Karnali and far western Himalayas including Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini. Moderate rainfall has also been estimated in about 70 percent of Karnali and far western hilly and terai areas.
During this period, heavy rain may occur in few places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces and very heavy rain may occur in one or two places. There is a possibility of heavy rain at few places in Karnali and Far West. The department has pointed out that there is a risk of thunder, lightning and hail because of the influence of western winds in those provinces.
In view of the possible risk, the department has issued a warning map for Sunday morning. A red alert has been issued in the Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. It is requested to be prepared for possible disaster response in these areas.
Similarly, an orange alert has been issued in the mountainous areas of Koshi, hills and Terai of Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki, hills and eastern Terai of Lumbini and Himalayan areas of Karnali and Far West. The department has asked to be vigilant in those areas and to be regularly updated about weather information. In the rest of the territory, caution is requested through yellow color.