KATHMANDU: The Meteorological Forecast Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that heavy rain in the immediate future is not likely.

Meteorologist at the Division Rojan Lamichhane said that chances for moderate rain are on but heavy rain or torrential rain for the immediate future is not going to happen.

According to Lamichhane, the upcoming 24 hours will witness slight to moderate rain in some places of the hilly region and other parts in the country.

However, sporadic heavy rain could take place, Lamichhane stated.

The Division has stated that the Axis of the Monsoon Trough is slightly towards north than the normal.