KATHMANDU:- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has requested one and all to adopt precautions, considering the possibility of heavy rains and storms for the next three days.
Issuing a press release on Thursday, NDRRMA urged everyone to remain alert. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, heavy rainfall and snowfall are predicted in the hilly and mountainous regions of Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces for the next three days.
High-speed wind is likely to occur in Dang, Nepalgunj and Tarai areas of Lumbini Province. The Department mentioned that a storm would occur at a speed of 119 kilometres per hour in Biratnagar, Dhankuta, Dharan and the surrounding districts till Saturday.
It is shared that the wind may pose risks, causing damage in various structures, including disruption in electricity and communication services.
Under-Secretary at NDRRMA, Ram Bahadur KC, requested the locals of these areas to avoid unnecessary travel, stay in safer places and stop operating vehicles so that they could minimise damage and harm. RSS