Kathmandu. Due to the low pressure system developing in the Bay of Bengal, it is likely to rain in various places of Nepal from next Thursday. According to preliminary estimates, at least 29 districts, including Manang, may be more affected by the rain. Meteorologists have said that in addition to heavy rain in some places, there is also a chance of snowfall in the Himalayan region.
The impact of this system, which will move towards Nepal through Andhra Pradesh, India, is expected to increase from Thursday night. According to the preliminary assessment, the impact of rain may be more in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini regions. Far West and Karnali Provinces are likely to have relatively less impact. The weather forecast division has also said that rain activity will increase in the coming days. However, the department has not released detailed information about the amount of rainfall and the area at risk.
According to meteorologists, the conditions of the upper atmosphere can also play a role along with the water vapor air coming from the Bay of Bengal to cause heavy rains in Nepal. As there is a possibility of heavy rain in the Himalayan region including Manang, it is said that the weather there should be monitored with special attention.
Due to possible rains, there may be risk of inundation in Terai and Madhesh districts, landslides in hilly areas and snowfall in Himalayan areas, meteorologists have suggested to be cautious. They say that caution should be taken especially during the period from Thursday night to Friday night.
Meteorologist and Executive Head of National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority Dr. According to Dharmaraj Upreti, the system developed in the Bay of Bengal is likely to become more active and come towards Nepal through Odisha and Bihar in India. He said that due to this, there may be heavy snowfall in the Himalayan region and moderate to heavy rain in some districts of eastern Nepal.
He has advised those who are preparing to return to their workplace after Dashain not to travel on Friday and Saturday and not to go hiking in the Himalayan region. Similarly, he has asked those who are planning to harvest paddy on Thursday, Friday and Saturday to postpone their work.