Cyclone 'Montha' may cause heavy rain in Madhesh and Koshi
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Meteorologists have said that the effects of the cyclonic storm 'Montha' formed in the Bay of Bengal may also be seen in Nepal. According to BBC Hindi, 'Montha' has turned into a cyclonic storm in the last 6 hours. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert saying that Montha may take a severe form.
According to the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Department, Montha is currently active over the west-central Bay of Bengal. Department Director Manorama Mohanty said, 'This storm will move northwestwards. It is likely to hit the coastal area of Andhra Pradesh between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam this evening or night with a speed of 90 to 100 kmph.'
What will be the impact on Nepal?
According to meteorologist Vibhuti Pokharel, spokesperson of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the cyclone 'Montha' that developed in the Bay of Bengal is on its way to enter Andhra Pradesh, India on Tuesday night. Pokharel informed that the cyclone will gradually weaken and move in a north-northwesterly direction.
The department has stated that the weather of Bagmati, Madhesh and Koshi provinces of Nepal will be affected from Thursday afternoon to Saturday morning as a low-pressure area approaching the central region of Nepal.
Similarly, in a conversation with Kantipur, meteorologist Sanjeev Adhikari said that due to the influence of the system, there is a possibility of moderate rainfall in many places of Madhesh and Koshi provinces and some places of Bagmati province. Similarly, there is a possibility of heavy rainfall in one or two places of Madhesh and Koshi provinces. Meteorologist Adhikari said, 'Montha cyclone is expected to gradually weaken after hitting the land this evening. Its peripheral effect will be seen in Nepal. Although there is heavy rainfall in Madhesh and Koshi, a weak effect is seen in the eastern part of Gandaki and Lumbini provinces.'
Similarly, the department has stated that there is a possibility of moderate snowfall in some places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi and Bagmati provinces and in a few places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Gandaki province. In addition, there is a possibility of heavy snowfall in one or two places in the high hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi and Bagmati provinces.
Possibility of sudden floods in some rivers
The department has stated that the flow in the Bagmati, Kamala, Koshi and Kankai rivers and their tributaries may increase. In addition, meteorologists have also stated that there is a possibility of sudden floods in the small rivers and streams flowing through the Mahabharat and Chure of Koshi, Bagmati and Madhesh provinces.
The information issued by Spokesperson Pokharel states that there is a high possibility of sudden flow in small rivers flowing through Kathmandu Valley, Kavre, Sindhupalchowk, Dolakha, Makawanpur, Chitwan and Sindhuli of Bagmati Province, Bara, Parsa, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Mahottari, Dhanusha, Saptari of Madhesh Province and Sankhuwasabha, Taplejung, Panchthar, Tehrathum, Bhojpur, Dhankuta, Ilam, Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari districts of Koshi Province.
The department has requested to adopt necessary precautions as there is a risk of sudden flow and landslides in rivers and canals due to rain and snowfall.
