Kathmandu, July 18: Very heavy rain has taken place in the hilly areas of Bagmati Province in the past 24 hours.
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, up to 105.4 millimeters of rain has been measured at the Melamchi Rainfall Measurement Center.
The department has stated that monsoon activities will be more active across the country in the next two days as the low pressure system developed in the Bay of Bengal is moving in a northwesterly direction. Department spokesperson Bibhuti Pokharel said that moderate rain with thunder and lightning will occur in most parts of the country today and Sunday, and there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain in some places.
Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur in the mountainous and hilly areas of the country, a few places in the Tarai of Koshi, Bagmati, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces, and one or two places in the Tarai of Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. There is also a possibility of very heavy rain in one or two places in the hills and Tarai of Koshi, Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces.
Meanwhile, the department has urged people to take necessary precaution as sudden floods, landslides, inundation and increased flow in rivers and streams may occur due to excessive rain.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has issued a high alert for heavy rainfall expected over the next two days across various regions in the country, including Koshi, Gandaki, Lumbini, and parts of the hills and Tarai in Sudurpashchim Province.
In light of these risks, the NDRRMA has advised the public to exercise caution and avoid nighttime travel unless undeniably necessary, particularly in districts identified as high-risk, such as Panchthar, Ilam, Jhapa, Sankhuwasabha, Tehrathum, Bhojpur, Khotang, Dhankuta, Sindhuli, Lalitpur, Kavre, Sindhupalchok, Nuwakot, Chitwan, Gorkha, Lamjung, Kaski, Tanahun, Parbat, Baglung, Myagdi and Syangja districts.
Residents living near rivers, streams, and landslide-prone areas are encouraged to remain vigilant and utilize hotline services for disaster information and emergency assistance.
The public is also advised to stay updated with the latest forecasts and warnings from the Meteorology authorities and NDRRMA. #nepal #rss
