Kathmandu. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division and Flood Forecasting Division have emphasized on the use of social media to make it easier for the general public to get weather information.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has launched the ‘Nepal Weather Forecast’ and the Flood Forecasting Division has launched a Facebook page called ‘Nepal Flood Information’. Regular weather information on these two networks has facilitated the flow and receipt of information.

Weather information as well as flood and rainfall situation and other public awareness information are disseminated. The Nepal Weather Forecast has issued a warning and advisory for the next 24 hours. “There is a possibility of heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning at one or two places of the hilly region of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and at ÷one or two places of Lumbini Province÷ and Lumbini provinces, the Communications Ministry stated in the Meteorological Forecasting Division and directed one and all to be informed about the latest weather information. ”

The network includes technical details about the monsoon when it is active or otherwise, as well as the details of where it will rain in words and scenes. This has made it very easy for social media users.

Hydrologist Engineer Jinki Bhusal of the Flood Forecasting Division said that the ‘Nepal Flood Notice’ has similar informational material. For this, you can know about the floods by visiting our website and social media. She said that information about the flood situation has been created in a way that everyone can understand from social media.

Information Officer at the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Dinkar Kayastha, said similar information has also been posted on YouTube, TikTok and Twitter. He said that information is being regularly disseminated through social media. The department has concluded that social media has been very effective in making the early warning system more effective.

Similarly, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority is also using social media. The Department and other agencies have been sharing other messaging information as well as disseminating their information and information.