Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Nepal Warns of Heavy Rain, Floods and Landslides
Nepal’s weather department says heavy rain may arrive in several provinces.
Gandaki and Lumbini could get very heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds.
Some places may receive extremely heavy rain between September 25 and 27.
Heavy rain can make rivers rise and cause floods.
It can also trigger landslides and mudslides.
Cities and low-lying Terai areas may become flooded.
Forecast models disagree about exactly how much rain will fall and where.
Officials are asking people, especially mountain trekkers, to stay alert and check the weather.
Gandaki and Lumbini provinces may receive heavy to very heavy rain from Friday through Sunday.
Some areas could experience extremely heavy rainfall between September 25 and 27.
The rain may cause floods, landslides, mudslides and urban or Terai inundation.
Weather models differ on the amount and location of rainfall, but some forecasts exceed 400 millimetres.
Trekkers in mountain regions were advised to return by Thursday and check forecasts before traveling.
- Who
- Nepal’s Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, including senior meteorologist Binod Pokharel, issued the warning.
- What
- Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecast, with possible thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, floods, landslides and inundation.
- When
- The broader forecast covers September 24 to 28; the highest-risk period in some areas is September 25 to 27.
- Where
- Gandaki and Lumbini are the main areas of concern, with possible rain also in Karnali, Sudurpaschim, Madhes, Koshi and Bagmati provinces.
- Why
- Officials are warning people because heavy rainfall could trigger floods, landslides, mudslides and flooding in urban and Terai areas.
- Main provinces affected
- Gandaki and Lumbini
- Forecast period
- September 24 to 28
- Potential rainfall
- Some forecasts could exceed 400 millimetres
- Weather conditions
- Heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds
- Possible hazards
- Floods, landslides, mudslides and inundation
- Trekking advice
- Mountain trekkers were urged to return by Thursday and check weather forecasts
- Forecast uncertainty
- Weather models differ on rainfall amounts and affected areas