Nepal Weather Emergency
Nepal Tourism Board Warns Travelers Of Widespread Heavy Rain And Landslide Risks
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Nepal authorities have issued high-caution advisories as forecasts call for moderate to extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds and snowfall across much of the country. The greatest concerns include flooding and landslides in hilly and mountainous areas, particularly in Gandaki, Lumbini, Koshi, Bagmati, Madhesh, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces, with conditions expected to worsen during the warned periods. The Nepal Tourism Board urged travelers to postpone trekking, mountaineering and other outdoor activities when necessary, avoid rivers, steep slopes and high-risk mountain areas, and move to safer locations if conditions deteriorate. Tourists should monitor official forecasts, road and flight disruptions, and follow instructions from local authorities, security agencies and tourism professionals.
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The three-day bulletin warned that high-altitude snowfall could occur on Wednesday in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini, as well as isolated areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim.
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Rainfall was expected to intensify overnight: Thursday night could bring heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds to central and eastern provinces, while Friday was forecast to bring extreme downpours in Gandaki and Lumbini.
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The Tourism Board’s warning comes during the peak tourist season, when trekking, mountaineering, fairs and festivals are taking place in several regions. Spokesperson Sunil Sharma said organizers should exercise “high vigilance” and conduct activities only with safety as the priority.
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Authorities specifically identified a risk of snowfall in high mountainous regions in addition to floods and landslides, and asked tourism operators to coordinate trekking and climbing schedules with the Tourism Board and meteorological authorities.
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The advisory urged travelers to avoid not only rivers and steep slopes but also waterfalls and other high-risk mountain locations while the warning remains in effect.
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