Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026

Deep depression over Bay of Bengal raises risk of heavy rain in Nepal



KATHMANDU: The low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression and is expected to strengthen further while moving west-northwestward in the coming days, according to the Weather Forecasting Division.

The system has begun having a partial impact on Nepal from Wednesday. The Division said the Kathmandu Valley has experienced cloudy and rainy conditions since Wednesday morning, with the influence of the monsoon compounded by the weather system over the Bay of Bengal.

According to the Division, moderate rainfall is likely in the Kathmandu Valley today, with heavy rainfall possible at one or two locations.

There is a possibility of moderate rainfall in the Kathmandu Valley today, while heavy rainfall is expected at one or two places.

Publish Date : 23 September 2026 10:48 AM

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