URGENT ALERT: Extremely Heavy Rainfall Forecast for Nepal – Sat/Sun Travel and Flood Warning
4th October 2025, Kathmandu
Authorities in Nepal have issued an urgent warning for extremely heavy rainfall across several key provinces, significantly raising the risk of landslides, flash floods, and transportation disruption.
URGENT ALERT Extremely Heavy Rainfall
The alert comes from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), whose Director General, Kamal Ram Joshi, highlighted the immediate threat following a high-level meeting with Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development, Kulman Ghising.
Key Takeaways from the DHM Extreme Rainfall Forecast:
Event Timeframe (Nepal Standard Time) Provinces Affected
Extremely Heavy Rainfall Saturday, October 4 (8:00 PM) to Sunday, October 5 (8:00 AM) Bagmati, Madhesh, Lumbini, Gandaki
Period of Highest Risk Saturday, October 4 (10:00 PM) to Sunday, October 5 (2:00 AM) All warning areas
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The intense downpour is expected to severely impact the mid-hills and Terai regions of the designated provinces.
Provinces Under High Alert for Flood and Landslide Risk
Director General Joshi specifically urged residents in four major provinces to exercise maximum caution:
Bagmati Province
Madhesh Province
Lumbini Province
Gandaki Province
This extreme weather event coincides with a period of active monsoon conditions, which is already elevating the risk profile for a country highly vulnerable to climate-related disasters.
Safety Advisory: Who Needs to Take Action?
The official warning underscores the need for immediate precautions for two specific groups:
Residents Near Riverbanks: People living along rivers and low-lying areas in the affected provinces are at high risk of sudden flash floods and river level surges. Evacuation to safe, higher ground should be considered immediately.
Commuters and Travelers: Given the high risk of landslides and road blockages, the DHM has strongly cautioned the general public against unnecessary travel, especially during the peak risk hours between Saturday 10:00 PM and Sunday 2:00 AM. Night-time travel poses an especially severe danger due to reduced visibility and higher landslide probability.
CALL TO ACTION
Stay Updated: Follow the latest official weather bulletins and flood forecasts from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).
Emergency Plans: Ensure your household or business has an emergency plan in place for immediate evacuation.
Avoid Risk Areas: Stay away from swollen rivers, streams, and known landslide-prone slopes.
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