Heavy rainfall likely in some places of five provinces today
Now the country has witnessed the influence of monsoon winds with the impact of a low pressure area located nearby Uttarpradesh of India.
The monsoon's low-pressure line, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, is near the average location.
There will generally be cloudy weather across the country, with chances of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in some areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim Provinces this afternoon.
According to the Department, there may be heavy rainfall in one or two areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim Provinces .
There is a likelihood of light to moderate rainfall and snowfall in some areas of the high hills and mountainous regions of the country. Some areas of the Tarai region in Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Province are likely to have gusty winds.
In view of a risk of floods, landslides, and debris flow, the department has urged the residents in the areas to adopt precautionary safety measures in urban and Terai regions.
It has been informed that water levels in large and small rivers and rivulets may rise, potentially affecting daily life, agriculture, health, tourism, and transportation on roads and air traffic near river areas.
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