Monsoon to be further active, public urged to take precautions

Kathmandu: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast increased monsoon activity across the country beginning Friday, October 3, and has urged the public to remain alert and take necessary precautions.

In a special monsoon bulletin issued Tuesday night, the Department said the heightened activity is due to the influence of a low-pressure trough developing from the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to bring rainfall to various parts of the country.

Meteorologist Binu Maharjan said that while the current monsoon influence over Nepal remains relatively weak, the monsoon trough originating from the Bay of Bengal is gradually shifting towards Nepal from Odisha, India. It is likely to arrive in Nepal by Friday, triggering widespread rainfall.

Monsoon conditions are expected to become more active in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces starting October 3. “Hence, there will be monsoon influence during this year’s Dashain festival,” Maharjan said.

On October 3, light to moderate rain is forecast in some hilly and Terai areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces.

A few areas in other provinces may also experience light rainfall. Additionally, one or two places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces may see heavy rain.

On October 4, many areas in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces are expected to receive light to moderate rain, with a few areas in other provinces also likely to see precipitation.

Some areas in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall.

The pattern is expected to continue into October 5, with light to moderate rainfall likely in several places across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, and isolated rain in other parts of the country.

The Department has also forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in some areas of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki, with the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall at one or two places.

With the monsoon expected to remain active until the end of the Dashain festival, the Department has warned of possible landslides, floods, and soil erosions, which may disrupt road and flight services.

The public is strongly advised to stay informed through updated weather bulletins and exercise caution, especially while traveling or residing in high-risk areas.