Over 226,000 Citizens Expected to be Affected by Monsoon

Over 226,000 citizens are estimated to be affected by monsoon-induced disasters this year, with approximately 51,868 households impacted nationwide. The forecast suggests monsoon weather similar to 2014, 2016, and 2022. Increased average temperatures may heighten the risk of disasters like glacial lake outburst floods and heatwaves, particularly in the southern Terai plains.