Kathmandu, Oct 28: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has urged people to remain on high alert as Cyclone Arnab, developing over the Bay of Bengal, could bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds to Nepal on October 29 and 30.
In a notice, the authority said many places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces could receive moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. Some areas may experience heavy rainfall.
According to Ram Bahadur KC, spokesperson for the authority, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast that the cyclone’s effects could begin in Nepal on Friday, October 30.
Some places in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces could also receive rainfall. The authority warned of a high risk of heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches in the high hills and Himalayan regions.
Urging people to take precautions against potential disasters, the authority advised against travelling to high-altitude and Himalayan areas. It also asked people to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from riverbanks, stream banks and flood-prone areas.
The authority further urged the public to regularly monitor weather forecasts and official early warnings, and to move to safe locations immediately if they face a disaster risk.
KC said people could contact 1155 for weather information, 1234 for disaster assistance, 100 for Nepal Police services and 1144 for tourist police services in emergencies.
People’s News Monitoring Service
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