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

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...

Fresh spells of rain disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh; yellow alert issued for next five days

July 10, 2026 11:06 AM

Fresh spells of rain disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh; yellow alert issued for next five days

Several parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Shimla, received fresh spells of rain during the last 24 hours, affecting normal life across the State. Fortunately, no loss of life or property has been reported so far. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), by late Thursday evening, 75 roads were closed, 29 electricity distribution transformers (DTRs) were affected, and five water supply schemes were disrupted due to the rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has fo...