Heavy rainfall forecasted in few places of Koshi, Gandaki Provinces
The eastern belt of Nepal has witnessed impact of low pressure range along with westerly and local winds.
It is currently partly cloudy in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces.
The Weather Forecasting Division has predicted heavy rainfall along with thunder and lightning in one to two places in hilly regions of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces, while storms in some places of Tarai belt later today.
The weather service said that it is raining moderately in some places of Gandaki Province and one to two places of Bagmati and Karnali Provinces at present. The rainfall is coupled with lightning and thunder.
Most of the places in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces are likely to have cloudy weather.
One to two places of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces are expected to have moderate rainfall along with thunder and lightning.
Storm damages winter crops in Pokhara
The storm coupled with rainfall has damaged winter crops in the Pokhara Valley and vicinity.
Creeper vegetables and corn were damaged by the storm and rainfall occurred for some days.
Two weeks back, the hailstone that took place during evening perished cucumber and watermelon, while the storm recently damaged maize farming.
Some farmers also lost livestock due to lightning.
Owner of Tikhedhunga Livestock and Agriculture Farm Ramesh Acharya said that lightning struck a buffalo to death on Tuesday.
Thunderstorms with rain likely from Wednesday evening, high alert measures advised
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has urged one and all to adopt high alert measures, indicating chances of thunderstorms, lightning, hail and rain in various parts of the country from Wednesday evening.
Meteorologist at the Department, Sanjeeb Adhikari shared that the likelihood of strong winds in Dadeldhura and Doti in Sudurpashchim Province; Bardiya, Banke, Dang and Arghakhanchi in Lumbini Province; Dhanusha and Bara in Madhesh Province, and Morang and adjoining districts in Koshi Province on Wednesday.
The Department has stated that the windstorm is expected to start at 5:45 pm Wednesday and end at 7:45 am Thursday.
As the westerly system moves eastwards, the Department has indicated the possibility of rain with thunderstorms, lightning, windstorms and hail in many parts of the country.
In view of possible effects on livelihoods, agriculture, transport and electricity services due to adverse weather, the Department has urged for necessary precautions.
Lalitpur Metropolitan City declare Wednesday a public holiday
The Lalitpur Metropolitan City has declared a local holiday tomorrow, Wednesday, on the occasion of the 'Coconut Dropping' day under the Rato Machhindranath Rath Jatra.
All the offices of the Metropolitan City and its subordinate offices will remain closed as the residents of the metropolis will participate in the Jatra on the day, said Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan.
The work of pulling the chariot with Rato Machhindranath seated on chariot at Pulchowk in Lalitpur began on April 21.
After the chariot is taken to Lagankhel via Gabahal, Mangalbazar, and Sundhara, the Bali Puja is performed and the coconut is dropped from the top of the chariot the next day.
The 'Coconut Dropping' tradition, which takes place in the Lagankhel area as part of the Rath Jatra, is linked to religious beliefs and cultural significance.
The Metropolitan City has stated that the holiday has been declared in respect of tradition as there will be significant participation of the city residents on this day.
