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Nepal Braces for Heavy Rainfall as Cyclone Arnab Approaches

Nepal is preparing for widespread weather disruptions as Cyclone Arnab, a system developing in the Bay of Bengal, moves toward the country. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology expects the impact to begin Wednesday with light rain in eastern Nepal, intensifying significantly from Thursday through Saturday. While Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces may experience moderate conditions, the rest of the country faces heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. Meteorologist Binod Pokharel warned that the system’s interaction with a western low-pressure front and the Northeast Monsoon could trigger severe weather, potentially mirroring the impact of the 2014 Hudhud cyclone.

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Bhotekoshi Flood Recovery: Damage Estimated at Rs 79 Billion

Two months after the devastating floods along the Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi rivers, the National Planning Commission has assessed the total economic damage at Rs 79.17 billion. The disaster impacted over 32,000 residents across four districts, with Nuwakot identified as the most severely affected area. According to government data, residential losses account for Rs 69.57 billion of the total, while business damages reached Rs 9.6 billion. Nearly 3,200 of the 4,000 damaged buildings are currently unusable, complicating long-term reconstruction efforts.

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