Kathmandu. The Nepal Meteorological Department, Weather Forecasting Division has said that the impact of extremely powerful cyclone ‘Arnab’, which arrived in India from the Bay of Bengal on Wednesday, will significantly affect Nepal from today (Thursday).
According to the weather department, there has been no rain since last night due to Arnab. After issuing the notification, the department further said, ‘Since its significant impact will be seen from Thursday, please stay updated with the weather information according to your location.’
According to the Meteorological Department, the extremely powerful Cyclone Arnab, which formed in the West-Central Bay of Bengal, entered the land around 8:30 am on Wednesday morning from the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam.
As a result of which there is a possibility of moderate to moderate rain/snow with thunder/lightning in most places of Kosi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces from Thursday to Saturday and moderate to moderate rain/snow with thunder/lightning and hail in many places of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.
Similarly, there is a possibility of heavy rain/snowfall at few places in Kosi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces on the said 3 days. There is a possibility of heavy rain/snowfall at one or two places in Himalayan and hilly areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.