Weather alerts issued for hilly regions of Nepal
Weather is trending due to heavy rainfall in the Sudurpaschim province and yellow alerts issued for four other provinces. A westerly low-pressure system and monsoon winds are causing thunderstorms and rain across the mountains and hills.
What happened
- Earlier
Darchula's Dharampani recorded 61mm of rain and Pokhara's Malepatan saw 48.2mm over 24 hours [3]
- 12 Oct, 01:00 UTC
Yellow alerts are active for hilly areas in Sudurpaschim, Karnali, Bagmati, and Koshi provinces [3]
What you need to know
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely in the Himalayan and hilly regions [1].
The Terai plains are expected to remain mostly clear with temperatures up to 34°C [1].
Agricultural activities may be impacted by the current weather patterns [3].
Residents in alert zones are advised to monitor official forecasts [3].
The exact duration of the current low-pressure system is not specified.
Background
The current weather is driven by a westerly low-pressure system interacting with monsoon winds [1]. This has led to varied conditions, ranging from snowfall in high altitudes to clear skies in the southern plains [2].
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology is monitoring the situation, specifically noting the risk of moderate to heavy rain in 30 to 50 percent of mountainous regions [3].
Questions people ask
Which areas are under a yellow alert?
The alert applies to the hilly regions of Karnali, Sudurpaschim, Bagmati, and Koshi provinces [3].
What is the forecast for Kathmandu?
Light rain and thunderstorms are expected, with daytime temperatures between 25°C and 27°C [1].
Where this came from
[1] thehimalayantimes.com
Rain, thunderstorms likely across Nepal's hills and mountains
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[2] english.ratopati.com
Weather Forecast: Partial Influence of Westerly and Monsoon Winds
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[3] english.nepalnews.com
Heavy rain hits Sudurpaschim; alert issued for four provinces
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