Cyclone Arnab, which developed in the Bay of Bengal, has brought continuous rain to Kathmandu Valley and various parts of Nepal since Thursday evening, disrupting road transport and everyday movement. The downpour continued through Friday under overcast skies, with cold conditions across the valley. Residents were seen using umbrellas and raincoats as they made their way through the rain, while water on routes to school added difficulty for parents and children.
Rain alters daily routines
The weather change has affected ordinary movement across Kathmandu Valley, where people have had to travel through persistent rain rather than a brief shower. The rain has continued from Thursday evening into Friday, leaving the sky overcast and the day cold. Those seen outdoors relied on umbrellas and raincoats, signs of how the wet conditions shaped even routine journeys.
A photo feature published by Nagarik News showed parents and children wading through water on their way to school. The images illustrate one of the practical effects of the continuing rain: getting to school became more difficult where people had to pass through water. The reports describe disruption to general movement, though they do not provide a broader account of how many schools or journeys were affected.
Transport and movement disrupted
Road transport in the valley has also been affected by the rainfall. Continuous rain can make travel less straightforward for people moving around the city, and the summary of conditions describes disruption to both transport and general movement. The downpour did not stop people from going out, but residents were seen navigating the wet conditions with rain protection as they continued their daily activities.
The impact was not limited to road users. The combination of persistent rain, water along some routes and cold conditions made movement more challenging for people on foot as well. The school journey shown in the Nagarik News photo feature offers a visible example, while the wider reports describe disruption across the valley. No specific figures on transport delays or the number of people affected were provided in the available information.
Weather system and conditions across Nepal
Cyclone Arnab developed in the Bay of Bengal and has been associated with the rain affecting Nepal. A western wind system also partly contributed to the rainfall, according to the information available. The weather change has been reported in Kathmandu and in various other parts of the country, although the described conditions are not identical in detail for every location.
Ratopati reported moderate rainfall in Kathmandu amid weather changes across the country linked to Cyclone Arnab. The continuing rain and overcast skies kept conditions cold in the valley through Friday. The reports provide an account of the weather and its immediate effects on daily life, including movement and road transport, rather than a detailed breakdown of rainfall totals or impacts in each district.
For residents, the most immediate concern has been negotiating the rain while carrying on with ordinary journeys. Umbrellas and raincoats became common necessities for those outdoors, and the photographs of families wading through water on the way to school show how the conditions affected people travelling on foot. With rain continuing through Friday, daily movement in Kathmandu Valley remained disrupted by the wet and cold weather.
