Heavy Monsoon Rainfall Shifts Eastward as Forecast Focuses Impact on Koshi and Madhesh Provinces
Nepal’s Meteorological Forecasting Division has issued a updated weather alert as heavy monsoon rainfall shifts eastward, concentrating extreme weather risks primarily over Koshi and Madhesh provinces. After days of widespread precipitation across western and central regions, satellite tracking and meteorological models indicate that monsoon moisture is now consolidating over eastern Nepal, raising immediate concerns for localized flooding, urban inundation, and severe soil erosion. Authorities have warned communities living along major river basins—including the Koshi, Kankai, and Kamala rivers—to maintain high vigilance as water levels are expected to rise significantly above warning thresholds over the next 48 hours. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has advised local disaster management committees to prepare emergency response teams, secure essential supplies, and monitor low-lying settlements prone to waterlogging. Meanwhile, transportation agencies warn of potential landslips and debris flows along key highway corridors connecting eastern districts to the rest of the country, urging travelers to avoid non-essential road transit during overnight hours when visibility and slope instability are highest.
