Nepal Issues Flood Warnings Amid Extreme Rainfall and Landslide Risks
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How it started
What happened
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology issued flood warnings for Nepal, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall between September 25 and September 27. Heavy rainfall was recorded in Karnali Province, where Simkot received 114.8 millimetres in 24 hours, breaking a previous record. Chief district officers reported that this heavy rainfall triggered landslides across several districts.
Why it matters
The extreme weather forecasts, which include the risk of infrastructure failure on the Prithvi Highway, could disrupt travel and economic activity. The Nepal Tourism Board has issued safety advisories following the warnings from authorities.
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Who's involved
- Department of Hydrology and MeteorologyGovernment agency responsible for issuing weather and flood warnings in Nepal
- NepalThe country experiencing the extreme weather and flood warnings
- Nepal Tourism BoardGovernment agency that issues safety advisories for tourists
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Nepal Tourism BoardSpeculative
The Nepal Tourism Board might see revenue loss due to increased flood risk and safety advisories
- NepalSpeculative
Nepal could face increased costs related to infrastructure repair following severe weather events
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology predicts extreme weather leading to infrastructure failure on the Prithvi Highway.Sub-event
- A low-pressure area is developing over the Bay of Bengal, impacting the weather systems in the region, including Nepal.Sub-event
Agency issues forecasts regarding heavy rain in Nepal.1 source
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The entities involved
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Department of Hydrology and Meteorology
department of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Nepal
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Nepal
country in South Asia
Related events
- Government plans to expand warning systems managed by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology in Nepal.
- Continuous rainfall caused river levels to rise in the Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal.
- Heavy rain and flooding disrupted major trekking regions in the Annapurna and Everest areas of Nepal.
- Glacial melt caused catastrophic floods in Nepal, with the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology responsible for early warning systems.
- Funding cuts impacted the flood prediction program in Nepal, involving the Department of Government Efficiency and ICIMOD.