Cyclone Arnav raises risk of heavy rain, snowfall

KATHMANDU: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has urged the public to remain on high alert amid the possibility of heavy rainfall, lightning, windstorms and snowfall on October 13 and 14 due to the influence of Cyclone Arnav, which is developing in the Bay of Bengal.

In a notice, the Authority warned that moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and windstorms is likely in several areas of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces.