Jhapa administration urges public to remain vigilant for three days

JHAPA: The risk of flooding and inundation has increased in Jhapa and other parts of the country due to the impact of Cyclone Arnab, prompting the District Administration Office to urge the public to remain on high alert.

According to information from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, Koshi Province is likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds from October 29 to 31.

With farmers in Jhapa rushing to harvest ripe paddy, the administration has urged them to exercise caution amid the adverse weather forecast. Farmers have been advised to postpone harvesting where possible and move already harvested paddy to safe locations.