Cyclone Arnab's Impact Decreases After Saturday Afternoon, Says Meteorological Department

Kathmandu. The Nepal Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that the impact of Cyclone Arnab and the rainfall activity will decrease after Saturday afternoon. According to the department, light rain is occurring in many places in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, and in one or two places in Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces. "Although its impact will gradually decrease from Saturday afternoon, please stay updated with special weather information," said meteorologist David Dhakal of the department. The department has stated that although the powerful Cyclone Arnab in India developed into a strong low-pressure area, it weakened upon entering Nepal, resulting in only normal effects of rain, snowfall, and windstorms in Nepal. According to him, there is a possibility of rain and snowfall in most parts of the country today afternoon and night. "Today afternoon, there will be cloudy weather in most places in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, as well as in the hilly regions of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. In some places in the hilly and mountainous regions of these provinces, there is a possibility of moderate rain and snowfall with thunderstorms and lightning," he said. According to the department, the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours was measured at 50.2 millimeters at the Roshi weather measurement center in Kavrepalanchok district. During this period, light to moderate rain occurred in many places in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces. Light rain occurred in a few places in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, and in one or two places in Sudurpaschim, the department said.