Kathmandu : The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a warning for severe weather conditions across Nepal, with a four-day forecast of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and potential storms beginning Thursday, September 26.

The special weather bulletin indicates that 56 districts are at heightened risk due to the anticipated weather changes linked to monsoon winds and a low-pressure system originating from the Bay of Bengal.

According to meteorologists, the country will experience significant cloud cover, accompanied by light to moderate rain that is expected to intensify into heavy to very heavy rainfall, particularly affecting the Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces.

The alert extends to the Madhes, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, where small storms are predicted.

The department has cautioned that the impending rains could lead to flash floods, and landslides, posing serious threats to hilly areas and the Terai region.

Officials have emphasized the need for vigilance, as rising water levels in rivers and streams could disrupt daily life and agricultural activities, impacting health, tourism, and construction efforts.

In particular, the districts of Jhapa, Sunsari, and Morang in the Koshi province, along with Makwanpur, Chitwan, and Kathmandu in the Bagmati province, are under the highest threat level, marked in red on the department’s risk map.

Residents and local agencies are being urged to prepare for possible evacuations and to take necessary precautions to mitigate damage to crops and infrastructure.

The weather division has warned that the rain, especially during the night, could lead to flooding and exacerbate conditions in already vulnerable areas.