Heavy rain likely in some places of Koshi Province

KATHMANDU: The country has witnessed the influence of monsoon winds and partial effects of the low-pressure system formed in southwest Bangladesh and the adjoining areas, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Currently, the weather is partly to generally cloudy in Koshi and Bagmati Provinces while it is partly cloudy in the rest of the country. Likewise, light to moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning is taking place in some places in Koshi and Bagmati Provinces.

Similarly, the weather will remain partly to generally cloudy in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and partly cloudy in the remaining provinces in the afternoon.

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at a few places in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and at a few places in other provinces.

Likewise, heavy rain is predicted at one or two places in Koshi Province.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the weather will be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and one or two places of other provinces are likely to receive light to moderate rain along with thunder tonight.

Likewise, there is a chance of storms in some parts of Tarai belt in Koshi province.

The Department has urged people to remain alert to avoid the risk of floods, landslides and inundation in view of possible heavy rainfall at one or two places in Koshi Province.