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Cyclone Arnab Bears Down on Nepal This Thursday
29 Oct
Summary
- Cyclone Arnab from the Bay of Bengal will influence Nepal starting Thursday.
- Weather will worsen from Wednesday afternoon with increasing clouds and rain.
- Heavy rain and snowfall are possible in multiple provinces through the weekend.
Nepal is preparing for the impact of Cyclone Arnab, a storm forming over the Bay of Bengal. The Nepal Meteorological Department has forecast that the cyclone will begin influencing the country's weather from Thursday. Currently, Nepal is experiencing the partial effect of westerly winds, with fair weather in higher altitudes and fog in lower regions.
However, weather conditions are expected to change significantly from Wednesday afternoon onwards. Increasing cloud cover and light to moderate rain or snowfall are predicted for several provinces. The forecast indicates a heightened risk of heavy rain or snowfall in the Himalayan and hilly areas, as well as in parts of the Terai region, through the weekend.
Thursday will see more widespread cloudiness and precipitation, with a notable increase in the intensity of rain or snowfall in the evening and night. The department has warned of potential heavy downpours and snowfall in specific areas, accompanied by thunder and lightning. This trend is expected to continue with widespread unsettled conditions on Friday, potentially bringing very heavy rain or snowfall to certain regions.
Over the weekend, precipitation and thunderstorms are likely across most of the country, with a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain or snowfall in isolated areas. By Sunday, conditions are anticipated to gradually improve, with partly cloudy skies and a chance of light rain or snowfall in higher elevations. Residents in flood-prone, landslide-vulnerable, and high-altitude areas have been urged to remain alert.
