There is a risk of rain, lightning, wind and snowfall in these parts of the country, caution urged

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११ कार्तिक २०८३, बुधबार ०७:१५October 28, 2026

{{TAG_OPEN_div_24}Kathmandu. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged the people to be on high alert as there is a possibility of heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds on November 3 and 14 due to the impact of cyclone ‘Arnab’.

Issuing a notice today, the Meteorological Forecasting Authority (NRA) has predicted moderate rain along with thunder, lightning and gusty winds at many places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces.TAG_OPEN_div_22

According to NRA Spokesperson Ram Bahadur KC, as per the weather forecast issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the impact of cyclone ‘Arnab’ is likely to be felt in Nepal from November 27.TAG_OPEN_div_20

Due to its impact, there may be rain in some places of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Similarly, there is a high risk of heavy snowfall, avalanche and avalanche in the high hilly and mountainous areas.TAG_OPEN_div_18

The NRA has requested the people not to travel to high hilly and mountainous areas to avoid possible disaster, not to travel except for essential purposes and not to stay on the banks of rivers and streams and in areas prone to floods.TAG_OPEN_div_16

The NRA has also urged people to regularly observe the weather forecast and official warnings and to move to safer places immediately if there is a risk of disaster.TAG_OPEN_div_14

According to KC, the NRA has requested the people to contact 1155 for emergency information, 1234 for disaster assistance, 100 for Nepal Police and 1144 for tourist police.TAG_OPEN_div_12