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What the today weather brings
The today weather forecast for Nepal has taken a dramatic turn: the Cyclone Montha, which developed over the Bay of Bengal, combined with a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea, is now influencing conditions across several regions. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), many areas can expect moderate to heavy rainfall and snowfall over the next 24 hours.
This shift in the weather means that when you check the tomorrow weather or plan for weather tomorrow, you’ll need to work with elevated risk levels rather than normal October skies.
Why this weather event is especially risky
- The Cyclone Montha system is bringing intense moisture and has been linked to heavy rainfall in India — now its effects are crossing into Nepal.
- The DHM has issued warnings for 27 districts across provinces like Koshi, Madhesh and Bagmati over possible flash floods and landslides.
- High-altitude regions could see moderate to heavy snowfall, even though in October such snowfall is relatively unusual in many trekking zones.
- The convergence of rain in the lowlands and snow in the hills means diverse hazards: from inundation and river overflow, to icy roads and avalanche risk.
Province-by-Province Outlook for today weather
Koshi, Madhesh & Bagmati Provinces
These provinces are the hotspots. The DHM says:
- Afternoon: Mostly cloudy across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati. Tarai region partly cloudy.
- Rain-expectation: Moderate rain in many areas of Koshi, Madhesh and Bagmati. Heavy rain possible at one or two locations.
- Snowfall: In Koshi and Bagmati, high-hill and mountainous sectors may see heavy snowfall.
Gandaki & Lumbini Provinces
- Some hilly mountainous parts could see moderate rainfall.
- Snowfall risk remains but lower probability than in Koshi/Bagmati.
Karnali & Sudurpaschim Provinces
- Forecast: Light rain in a few places. Less prominent risk compared to other provinces.
Top 5 Urgent Alerts You Need to Know
Here are the five most critical warnings tied to the today weather situation:
- Flash-flood risk in small rivers/streams – Especially in Koshi, Bagmati and Madhesh provinces. DHM warns of sudden surges.
- Heavy rainfall potential – Defined by DHM as 50-100 mm in 24 hrs in some districts (for Koshi/Madhesh).
- Snowfall in high hill/mountain regions – High-altitude zones within Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki could get moderate to heavy snow.
- Transportation & trekking disruption – With heavy precipitation and snow, road/air movement and trekking routes may become unsafe.
- Agricultural vulnerability – Late-season crops, river-irrigated lands and harvests are at risk from rain and flooding.
