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Monsoon weakens, but moderate rain likely today



KATHMANDU: The influence of monsoon winds remains weak across the country, with partial activity of local winds, according to the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

This afternoon, the weather is expected to be generally cloudy in the hilly regions, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy skies.

The Division has forecast moderate rainfall in some hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, as well as at one or two locations in the hilly and Terai regions of other provinces.

Additionally, there is a possibility of heavy rain in one or two places in the hilly areas of Koshi and Bagmati provinces.

Tonight, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy in the hilly regions, particularly in Koshi and Madhes provinces, and partly cloudy elsewhere.

Moderate rainfall is likely in some areas of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, with chances of light rain in one or two locations in other parts of the country.

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