Cyclone Arnab's effect to ease after Saturday afternoon, flood risk today and tomorrow

Nepal's Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said the effect of cyclone 'Arnab' and rainfall activity will decrease after Saturday afternoon. According to the department, many places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces will continue to be affected by rain until then.

The department's division said rainfall will increase further from this afternoon, with the possibility of heavy rain and snowfall in some places.

Since there is a risk of flooding today and tomorrow, the division has urged caution while travelling on highways.

The cyclone 'Arnab', which developed in the Bay of Bengal, is causing rainfall in various parts of Nepal.