KATHMANDU: Monsoon activity remains intensified across Nepal, with the weather authority forecasting moderate to heavy rainfall in several provinces amid the continued influence of monsoon winds.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Weather Forecasting Division has said monsoon winds are currently active across the country, with the monsoon trough positioned slightly above its average location in western Nepal near the Terai and close to its normal position in the eastern region.
According to the Division, the weather is generally cloudy nationwide. Light to moderate rainfall is occurring in a few places across Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, while isolated showers have been reported in Madhesh, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces.
This afternoon, the country is expected to remain generally cloudy. Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in several mountainous and hilly areas.
Similar weather conditions are also expected in parts of the Terai, particularly in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, with isolated heavy rainfall forecast for some areas of Madhesh and Sudurpaschim.
The Division has also warned of heavy rainfall in the mountainous regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces, the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Karnali provinces, and one or two places in the Terai of Lumbini Province.
Tonight, generally cloudy conditions will persist across the country. Moderate to heavy rain with thunder and lightning is likely in parts of the mountainous regions, while several hilly and Terai areas of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, Sudurpaschim, Madhesh, Koshi, and Bagmati provinces are also expected to receive rainfall.
Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in the mountainous, hilly, and Terai regions of Gandaki, Lumbini, and Karnali provinces. Authorities have advised the public to remain alert, as persistent rainfall could trigger floods, landslides, and other monsoon-related hazards.
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