Kathmandu. The Nepal Meteorological Department has said that after Saturday afternoon, the impact of cyclone ‘Arnab’ and the rain activity will decrease.
According to the department, many places in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and one or two places in Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces are receiving light rain. “From Saturday afternoon, although its effect will gradually decrease, please stay updated on location-specific weather information,” said David Dhakal, meteorologist of the department.
Although the strong cyclone ‘Arnab’ developed as a strong low pressure area in India, it weakened when it entered Nepal, so the impact of rain, snow and wind is normal in Nepal, the department said.
According to him, there is a possibility of rain and snowfall in most parts of the country today afternoon and night. “This afternoon, it will be cloudy in most places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces as well as the Himalayan areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. In some places of the hilly and Himalayan areas of those provinces, there is a possibility of moderate rain and snowfall with thunder and lightning,” he said.
According to the department, there will be change in most places of the country even at night. During that period, there is a possibility of moderate rain and snowfall, while heavy rain and snowfall are expected in some places.
According to the department, the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours was 50.2 mm at Roshi Meteorological Center in Kavrepalanchok district.
During this period, many places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini regions received light to moderate rains. The department said that there was light rain in a few places of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces and one or two places in Sudurpaschim.