The Government of Nepal’s Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has issued a weather and flood advisory following forecasts of an adverse weather system expected to bring heavy rainfall, flooding, flash floods and landslide risks across the country. According to a press release dated Ashoj 8, 2083 BS, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), through its Hydrology and Meteorology Forecasting Division, had been continuously monitoring the weather system and its potential impacts. The ministry warned that adverse conditions could persist for the next three days, until Ashoj 11, 2083 BS, and urged the public to remain alert to official forecasts and warnings.
To strengthen disaster preparedness and early warning capabilities, the ministry announced that the Flood Forecasting Division would extend its major river flood forecasting period from three days to five days beginning Ashoj 7, 2083 BS. At the same time, the department would expand its nationwide flash flood forecasting period from 24 hours to 48 hours, allowing communities and relevant authorities more time to prepare for sudden flooding. The ministry stated that these improvements were intended to support timely evacuation, risk mitigation and emergency response, particularly in areas vulnerable to intense rainfall and rapidly rising river levels.
The ministry also encouraged citizens to obtain verified flood and weather information through the toll-free flood information hotline 1155, official Facebook pages “Nepal Flood Alert” and “Nepal Weather Forecast,” and government websites hydrology.gov.np and dhm.gov.np. It further advised the public to follow the regular weather bulletins and notices issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The statement, signed by Joint Secretary and Spokesperson Mohan Kumar Shakya, emphasizes improved access to early warnings and increased lead time for disaster preparedness. The notice is a forecast and preparedness advisory, not confirmation that the predicted flooding or landslides occurred.
