Department of Hydrology and Meteorology

October 7, 2026 3:43 PM

Nepal sees heavy rain in parts, flash flood risk rises in west

Heavy rainfall was recorded in parts of Nepal on Wednesday, prompting authorities to warn of rising water levels and possible flash floods in small rivers in several western districts. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology's Flood Early Warning System said 84.4 mm of rain was recorded in three hours at the Simalpani water measurement centre in Arghakhanchi district, and warned that water levels in small rivers in the area and surrounding regions could rise. The department also said moder...

October 21, 2024 6:41 PM

Effect of westerlies in Nepal, rain in Lumbini and snowfall at higher altitudes expected

The impact of westerly and local winds remains active in Nepal. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur in one or two places in Lumbini Province and the hilly regions of the country. The weather in the rest of the country is expected to be partly cloudy to mainly fair. Furthermore, the Department stated that there are chances of light snowfall in one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous regions of ...

September 16, 2024 4:30 PM

Night bus service halted in 34 districts of Nepal given a forecast of heavy rain till Wednesday

All night bus services in Nepal are halted in 34 districts for two days. Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has advised halting the night bus service for two days as heavy rainfall is forecast for August 6 and August 7. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, it will be generally cloudy throughout the country this afternoon. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur in many places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, ...