Kathmandu, October 31
Manang district received very heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. According to data from 6:24 am today, the Tal weather station in Manang recorded 104.4 millimetres of rain.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology classifies rainfall of more than 100 mm and less than 200 mm within 24 hours as very heavy. Rainfall above 200 mm is categorised as extremely heavy.
Rain is falling across the country due to the remnants of Cyclone Arnab, which formed in the Bay of Bengal, and the partial influence of westerly winds. Most places are currently receiving moderate rainfall, while heavy rain has been recorded in a few places in Gandaki Province and in one or two places in Madhesh and Karnali provinces.
According to data from 10 pm on Friday, Talcha in Mugu recorded the highest rainfall over three hours, at 76.9 mm. Similarly, data from 11:10 pm showed that the Ranimatta station in Surkhet recorded the highest hourly rainfall, at 11.2 mm.
The department considers rainfall of more than 50 mm and less than 100 mm within 24 hours to be heavy.
The Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department has said there is a possibility of heavy rain and snowfall today in a few places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces. One or two places in the Himalayan and hilly areas of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces may also see heavy rain and snowfall. The department forecasts that the effect will gradually weaken from this afternoon.
