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Notably, IMERG Early and Late products reveal a similar level of extreme precipitation detection, inferring the use of these products for a rapid assessment of extreme precipitation events. The extreme precipitation detection is "True" when both SPEs and rain gauge observations show a daily rainfall >=1mm, while it is "False" when SPEs detect rain during non-rainy days based on rain gauge observations. This paper illustrates the importance and applicability of satellite-based precipitation estimates to diagnose the hydrometeorological hazards in quasi-real-time and provides a baseline in early disaster preparedness for decision-makers in the Nepal Himalaya. [Extracted from the article]