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Nepal’s Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has advised people to prepare for a change in conditions later this week, with rain and high-altitude snowfall expected to become more likely from Wednesday and the wider influence forecast from Thursday, October 29, through Saturday, October 31.
The Himalayan Times published an initial travel advisory at 5:23 pm Nepal time on October 26, reporting that increasing cloud and precipitation could affect trekking routes, mountain expeditions, roads and flights. A later New Spotlight report at 11:20 pm said the Weather Forecasting Division expected rain from Thursday through Saturday morning or afternoon, depending on how the Bay of Bengal system develops.
There is no single nationwide start time because weather will arrive differently by location. This is a forecast and preparedness notice, not a report that every province is already experiencing hazardous conditions.
The expected pattern is broader than an ordinary Kathmandu Valley shower. The October 26 reporting based on the department’s special bulletin says the developing Bay of Bengal low-pressure system may bring moderate rain to many places, with heavy rain possible at a few locations. Mountain and high-hill areas face the additional prospect of snowfall.
Nepal News’ weekly forecast, published October 23, identified Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki as areas where moderate mountain precipitation was likely, with heavy or very heavy snowfall possible at isolated locations. It also said parts of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim could receive snow, while rain later in the week could extend across hilly and Terai areas.
Forecast wording such as “possible at a few places” should not be converted into a claim that heavy precipitation is certain in every district. Short-term official bulletins remain the better guide as the system approaches.
The most immediate implications are for people travelling or working outdoors. The Himalayan Times said changing conditions could disrupt trekking, mountaineering, road travel and aviation, and advised tourists, trekkers and residents to follow updated forecasts.
New Spotlight reported that the Morang District Administration Office had asked local governments, security agencies and volunteers to prepare for possible impacts between October 28 and November 1. Its notice highlighted people near rivers, steep slopes, landslide-prone ground and flood-sensitive areas, while also advising against unnecessary long-distance or nighttime travel during adverse conditions.
Farmers were asked to protect harvested crops and avoid scheduling harvesting until conditions clear. These are precautionary instructions linked to a forecast; they do not establish that a flood, landslide, road closure or flight cancellation has occurred.
For planning, the useful response is to verify conditions close to departure rather than relying on a single national headline. The department’s public website provides three-day bulletins, special weather forecasts, tourism forecasts and warning information. It also lists 1155 as the toll-free information line, with option 1 for weather forecasting and option 2 for flood early warning.
Travellers should separately confirm route access, flight status and local instructions because an official weather outlook does not automatically cancel transport or close a trail. Analysis: the timing is important because late October is a busy period for trekking, domestic travel and post-Dashain activity, so even a forecast with local uncertainty can affect many plans.
The verified October 27 position is that rain and snowfall risks are expected to rise during the next several days, authorities are urging preparedness, and the forecast should be checked again as Thursday approaches. Specific closures or emergency measures should be reported only if the responsible authority later confirms them.
Source publication date: 2026-10-26. Event or reporting period: 2026-10-28 to 2026-10-31.
Sources:The Himalayan Times, October 26, 2026 at 5:23 pm NPT; travel advisory, forecast timing and original featured photograph · The Rising Nepal / RSS, October 26, 2026; Department of Hydrology and Meteorology special bulletin · New Spotlight, October 26, 2026 at 11:20 pm NPT; October 29 to 31 forecast and Morang preparedness notice · Nepal News, October 23, 2026; provincial weekly rain and snowfall outlook · Nepal Department of Hydrology and Meteorology; official forecasts, bulletins and warning information
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