Meteorologists have warned of the possibility of heavy rainfall in Nepal, similar to the severe downpour recorded in October last year.

Binod Pokharel, Associate Professor of Hydrology and Meteorology at Tribhuvan University, said there is a high chance of “heavy” rain between Oct 3 and 7.

Posting on social media, Pokharel noted, “Let’s still hope the forecast turns out wrong, but the likelihood of severe rainfall, like last year in Ashoj, is very high.” According to him, three weather models have already indicated heavy rainfall during that period.

He stressed the need to alert farmers in advance, saying, “Since rainfall is likely to last for 3–4 days, farmers should be informed on time.”

Pokharel also mentioned that rainfall would begin to intensify from Thursday night, starting in eastern Nepal, and predicted that this year’s Dashain will likely be rainy.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division also issued a bulletin this morning, stating that heavy rainfall is possible at one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces.