Kathmandu. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, there is a possibility of heavy rain, lightning and storm on 13th and 14th of October due to the impact of cyclone ‘Arnav’ developing in the Bay of Bengal.
The authority issued a notice and asked to be highly alert for the effects of rain, lightning and wind. According to the authority, due to the impact of Cyclone Arnav, there may be moderate rain with thunder, lightning and windstorm in many places of Kosi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces and heavy rain in some places.
According to the authority’s spokesperson Ram Bahadur KC, according to the weather forecast issued by the Department of Water and Meteorology, the effect of Cyclone ‘Arnav’ is expected to hit Nepal from Friday, October 13.
Due to its effect, there may be rain in some places of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Similarly, the authority said that there is a high risk of heavy snowfall, blizzard and avalanche in the mountainous and mountainous areas.
In order to avoid possible disasters, the authority has requested not to travel to high mountains and mountainous areas, not to travel except for essential work, and not to live in areas with risk of floods and river banks.
Similarly, the authority has requested to observe the weather forecast and official forecast regularly and to go to a safe place immediately if there is a risk of disaster.
Spokesperson KC informed that the authority has requested to contact 1155 for weather related information, 1234 for disaster assistance, 100 for Nepal Police and 1144 for tourist police to get necessary assistance in emergency situations.