Beware Of Rainstorm

As the scar Bhotekoshi flood continues to linger, another threat of torrential rain is in the making. According to meteorologists, heavy rainfall is expected between September 24 and 28 in different parts of the country. We should learn from Bhotekoshi catastrophe and be vigilant with precautionary measures against the possible natural disaster. The concerned authorities should stay alert concerning the developing weather system in the Bay of Bengal and be prepared. The weather system is still in its initial phase, and meteorologists have rightly warned not to rush into describing it as a cyclone. However, the possibility of its further intensification and effects on rainfall in the country in the coming days must be taken seriously. The key lesson from meteorologists is that of uncertainty; since the weather system is still evolving, there is uncertainty regarding its intensity and trajectory. This uncertainty, however, must not be an impediment to taking the necessary actions.