Rain is expected during this year’s Dashain festival, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), which has issued a special Dashain weather bulletin. The bulletin indicates that rainfall may occur in many areas from Ashtami and Nawami to Dashami. Although continuous heavy rain is unlikely, intermittent showers are possible.

DHM has advised travelers to check daily forecasts and road conditions during the festival, as weather can vary across regions.

On Sept 30 (Ashtami), light to moderate rain is expected in the hilly areas of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, as well as in some parts of Koshi’s hills and Tarai. On Nawami, Oct 1, certain hilly areas in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces may experience light to moderate rainfall.

By Oct 2 (Dashami), the monsoon is predicted to become somewhat active, with rain possible in the hilly regions of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Karnali provinces, as well as in parts of Koshi’s hills and Tarai. Light to moderate rain may also occur in limited areas of Madhesh and Sudurpashchim.Heavy rainfall could occur in one or two locations in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces on Dashami.

Overall, the monsoon’s influence is expected to continue throughout this year’s Dashain period. While the monsoon generally withdraws around Oct 2 in Nepal, the exact date varies from year to year.