Cyclone ‘Arnab’ likely to reduce on Saturday afternoon

लगानी न्यूज

१३ कार्तिक २०८३, शुक्रबार ११:०३October 30, 2026

Kathmandu

. The Nepal Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the impact of cyclone ‘Arnab’ and rainfall activity will decrease after Saturday afternoon.

According to the Meteorological Department, light rain is taking place in many places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and one or two places of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. “Although the influence of the Westerly will gradually decrease from Saturday afternoon, please stay updated on the location-specific weather information,” said David Dhakal, meteorologist at the Department.TAG_OPEN_div_22

Although the powerful cyclone ‘Arnab’ has developed into a strong low pressure area in India, the impact of rain, snowfall and storm is normal in Nepal as it is weak when it enters Nepal, the Department said.TAG_OPEN_div_20

According to him, there is possibility of rain and snowfall in most places of the country during the day and night. “It will be cloudy in most of the places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces as well as at most places of the mountainous region of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces towards the afternoon. Moderate rain and snowfall is likely to occur at some places of the hilly and mountainous region of these provinces,” he said.TAG_OPEN_div_18

TAG_OPEN_div_16 According to the department, it will be cloudy in most parts of the country tonight. Moderate rain and snowfall are likely during this period while heavy rain and snowfall are forecast in some places.

According to the Department, the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours was recorded at 50.2 millimetres at the Roshi Meteorological Centre in Kavrepalanchowk district.TAG_OPEN_div_14

Light to TAG_OPEN_div_12 moderate rainfall occurred at many places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces during the period. Light rain occurred at few places of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces and at one or two places of the Sudurpaschim provinces.