The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has urged the public to exercise special caution from October 4 to 6, warning of increased risks of floods, landslides, and sudden water flows in several provinces.
In a notice issued on Wednesday, the department highlighted that areas in Bagmati Province—including Kathmandu Valley, Kavrepalanchok, Sindhupalchok, Rasuwa, Makawanpur, and Chitwan—face heightened risks. Similarly, districts in Koshi Province such as Sankhuwasabha, Taplejung, Ilam, Jhapa, and Morang, and in Madhesh Province including Bara, Parsa, Sarlahi, and Rautahat, have also been identified as vulnerable. These areas are particularly at risk of sudden water surges in small rivers and streams.
According to the DHM, a low-pressure system that developed over the Bay of Bengal is moving across Odisha toward central India, causing monsoon winds to enter Nepal. This is expected to activate monsoon conditions from October 3 to 6, affecting Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces.
The department’s analysis suggests that during this period, water levels in the Narayani, Bagmati, Kamala, and Koshi rivers, along with their tributaries, may rise significantly, potentially crossing danger levels. Rivers and streams originating in the Mahabharat and Chure ranges in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Madhesh provinces are also expected to experience sudden surges.
As the risk of floods, inundation, landslides, and soil erosion increases, the DHM has appealed to the public to stay updated through its website, social media platforms, and the toll-free service (1155). It has also called on agencies involved in disaster risk reduction and management to intensify preparedness and ensure the timely dissemination of forecasts and early warnings to minimize potential damages. -- RSS
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