The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has announced that the monsoon will be active in Nepal on Tuesday and Wednesday. A red alert has been issued for 36 districts likely to be severely affected by the weather conditions.
In Province 1, the districts of Taplejung, Panchthar, Sankhuwasabha, and Tehrathum are under red alert. Similarly, in Bagmati Province, the districts of Rasuwa, Chitwan, Sindhupalchok, Dhading, Nuwakot, and Dolakha are also on high alert.
In Gandaki Province, the red alert includes the districts of Myagdi, Baglung, Kaski, Parbat, Syangja, Tanahun, Nawalparasi East, Lamjung, and Gorkha.
Lumbini Province has issued red alerts for Kapilvastu, Rupandehi, Palpa, Gulmi, Nawalparasi West, Dang, Banke, Bardiya, Pyuthan, and Arghakhanchi. Similarly, in Sudurpashchim Province, the districts of Kailali, Kanchanpur, Darchula, Doti, and Baitadi are also under red alert.
The Meteorological Department forecasts that the monsoon trough will move closer to Nepal starting Tuesday, leading to light to moderate rainfall across most of the country for the next two days. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in some areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpashchim Provinces, with the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall in one or two places in Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces.
From Shrawan 22 to 23, there is a risk of landslides, flooding, erosion, and river overflows. The Department advises taking precautions due to the increased likelihood of rainfall at night, which could lead to urban and Terai region flooding.
The bulletin highlights that daily life, agriculture, health, tourism, and transportation may be impacted. The general public and relevant authorities are urged to adopt necessary precautions and preparedness measures.
