KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged the public to remain on high alert, warning that hailstorms and strong winds could cause human and material damage, particularly in some Terai districts this evening.
The Department has advised people to avoid unnecessary travel and take precautionary measures to minimize potential risks. Disaster management expert Dharmaraj Upreti emphasized that ignoring weather warnings often increases the impact of natural disasters in Nepal.
He urged people to avoid driving during storms, stay away from trees and electric poles, and remain indoors when possible.
According to the Department, there is a likelihood of moderate rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder, lightning, hail, and wind in many parts of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces, as well as in some hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces.
A few areas in the Terai regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Madhes provinces may also be affected. Department spokesperson Bibhuti Pokharel said strong winds, especially in the Terai, are expected to develop from the afternoon and may last for two to three hours.
Pokharel warned that wind speeds could reach 50–60 km/h in parts of Koshi, Madhes, and Lumbini provinces, posing risks such as falling trees, damage to weak structures and rooftops, and disruptions to electricity and communication services.
“Light rain with thunder and lightning is already occurring in some districts of Sudurpashchim, Karnali, and Lumbini, and the system is moving northeast,” Pokharel said, urging continued caution.
The Department also noted the possibility of heavy rain or snowfall in one or two places in the hilly and mountainous regions of Karnali and Sudurpashchim this afternoon. The current weather pattern is influenced by a western low-pressure system combined with local winds.
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