Thu Sep 12 00:15:45 UTC 2024: ## Monsoon Rains Expected to Intensify in Nepal, Bringing Heavy Rainfall and Potential Hazards
**KATHMANDU, Nepal (September 12, 2024):** The Weather Forecasting Division has issued a warning for increased monsoon activity in Nepal, with heavy rainfall expected from Thursday evening through Saturday morning. The monsoon air is already present in the country, and a low-pressure system south of its usual position, currently situated near Madhya Pradesh, India, is expected to develop and move towards Nepal.
The impact of this system will be most pronounced in the western region of Nepal, where the monsoon is expected to become more active, bringing significant rainfall.
**Heavy rainfall is anticipated in:**
* Gandaki
* Lumbini
* Karnali
* Sudurpaschim provinces
**Moderate to light rainfall, with possible thunder, lightning, and windstorms, is expected in:**
* Gandaki
* Lumbini
* Karnali
* Sudurpaschim provinces
**The division has warned of potential hazards associated with the heavy rainfall, including:**
* Soil erosion
* Flooding
* Landslides
* Urban and low-lying area inundation
The public is urged to take necessary precautions and stay informed about the weather updates.
First Piper 